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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.49, 461.12 and 192.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.49, 461.12 and 192.06 is: 288.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.49 : 461.12 = 192.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.49/461.12 = 192.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.49x = 461.12 × 192.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.49x = 88,561.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,561.75/307.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.02

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