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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.15, 461.85 and 192.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.15, 461.85 and 192.61 is: 288.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.15 : 461.85 = 192.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.15/461.85 = 192.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.15x = 461.85 × 192.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.15x = 88,956.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,956.93/308.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.68

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