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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.74, 461.52 and 192.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.74, 461.52 and 192.36 is: 288.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.74 : 461.52 = 192.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.74/461.52 = 192.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.74x = 461.52 × 192.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.74x = 88,777.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,777.99/307.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.48

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