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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.21, 461.80 and 192.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.21, 461.80 and 192.68 is: 288.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.21 : 461.80 = 192.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.21/461.80 = 192.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.21x = 461.80 × 192.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.21x = 88,979.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,979.29/308.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.70

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