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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.06, 461.78 and 192.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.06, 461.78 and 192.52 is: 288.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.06 : 461.78 = 192.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.06/461.78 = 192.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.06x = 461.78 × 192.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.06x = 88,901.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,901.89/308.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.59

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