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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.26, 418.29 and 192.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.26, 418.29 and 192.54 is: 265.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.26 : 418.29 = 192.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.26/418.29 = 192.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.26x = 418.29 × 192.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.26x = 80,537.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,537.56/303.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.58

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