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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.06, 461.27 and 192.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.06, 461.27 and 192.23 is: 287.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.06 : 461.27 = 192.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.06/461.27 = 192.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.06x = 461.27 × 192.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.06x = 88,668.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,668.97/308.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.83

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