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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.38, 418.58 and 192.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.38, 418.58 and 192.89 is: 266.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.38 : 418.58 = 192.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.38/418.58 = 192.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.38x = 418.58 × 192.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.38x = 80,739.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,739.90/303.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.13

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