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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.09, 462.28 and 192.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.09, 462.28 and 192.50 is: 288.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.09 : 462.28 = 192.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.09/462.28 = 192.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.09x = 462.28 × 192.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.09x = 88,988.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,988.90/308.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.84

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