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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.26, 462.04 and 192.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.26, 462.04 and 192.74 is: 288.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.26 : 462.04 = 192.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.26/462.04 = 192.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.26x = 462.04 × 192.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.26x = 89,050.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,050.80/308.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.88

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