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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.16, 461.63 and 192.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.16, 461.63 and 192.26 is: 288.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.16 : 461.63 = 192.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.16/461.63 = 192.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.16x = 461.63 × 192.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.16x = 88,754.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,754.62/308.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.01

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