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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.74, 460.44 and 192.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.74, 460.44 and 192.18 is: 287.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.74 : 460.44 = 192.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.74/460.44 = 192.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.74x = 460.44 × 192.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.74x = 88,487.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,487.36/307.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.54

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