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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.29, 418.28 and 192.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.29, 418.28 and 192.80 is: 265.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.29 : 418.28 = 192.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.29/418.28 = 192.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.29x = 418.28 × 192.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.29x = 80,641.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,641.33/303.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.89

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