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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.58, 418.65 and 192.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.58, 418.65 and 192.86 is: 265.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.58 : 418.65 = 192.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.58/418.65 = 192.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.58x = 418.65 × 192.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.58x = 80,739.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,739.79/303.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.96

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