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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.23, 418.30 and 192.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.23, 418.30 and 192.60 is: 265.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.23 : 418.30 = 192.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.23/418.30 = 192.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.23x = 418.30 × 192.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.23x = 80,564.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,564.10/303.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.68

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