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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.62, 460.42 and 192.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.62, 460.42 and 192.15 is: 287.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.62 : 460.42 = 192.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.62/460.42 = 192.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.62x = 460.42 × 192.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.62x = 88,468.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,468.74/307.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.59

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