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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.76, 420.78 and 192.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.76, 420.78 and 192.78 is: 266.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.76 : 420.78 = 192.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.76/420.78 = 192.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.76x = 420.78 × 192.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.76x = 81,117.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,117.97/304.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.17

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