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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.18, 418.31 and 192.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.18, 418.31 and 192.61 is: 265.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.18 : 418.31 = 192.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.18/418.31 = 192.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.18x = 418.31 × 192.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.18x = 80,570.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,570.69/303.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.75

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