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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.08, 461.56 and 192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.08, 461.56 and 192.16 is: 287.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.08 : 461.56 = 192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.08/461.56 = 192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.08x = 461.56 × 192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.08x = 88,693.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,693.37/308.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.89

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