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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.19, 418.66 and 192.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.19, 418.66 and 192.86 is: 266.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.19 : 418.66 = 192.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.19/418.66 = 192.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.19x = 418.66 × 192.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.19x = 80,742.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,742.77/303.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.31

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