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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.99, 460.01 and 192.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.99, 460.01 and 192.75 is: 288.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.99 : 460.01 = 192.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.99/460.01 = 192.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.99x = 460.01 × 192.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.99x = 88,665.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,665.96/306.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.82

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