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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.24, 418.50 and 192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.24, 418.50 and 192.72 is: 265.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.24 : 418.50 = 192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.24/418.50 = 192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.24x = 418.50 × 192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.24x = 80,653.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,653.32/303.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.97

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