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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.12, 418.32 and 192.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.12, 418.32 and 192.62 is: 265.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.12 : 418.32 = 192.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.12/418.32 = 192.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.12x = 418.32 × 192.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.12x = 80,577.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,577.84/303.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.83

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