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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.66, 461.58 and 192.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.66, 461.58 and 192.19 is: 288.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.66 : 461.58 = 192.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.66/461.58 = 192.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.66x = 461.58 × 192.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.66x = 88,711.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,711.06/307.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.34

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