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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.52, 460.60 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.52, 460.60 and 192 is: 287.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.52 : 460.60 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.52/460.60 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.52x = 460.60 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.52x = 88,435.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,435.20/307.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.58

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