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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.46, 418.82 and 192.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.46, 418.82 and 192.99 is: 266.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.46 : 418.82 = 192.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.46/418.82 = 192.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.46x = 418.82 × 192.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.46x = 80,826.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,826.46/303.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.35

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