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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.21, 418.13 and 192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.21, 418.13 and 192.48 is: 265.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.21 : 418.13 = 192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.21/418.13 = 192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.21x = 418.13 × 192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.21x = 80,481.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,481.66/303.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.43

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