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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.30, 463.04 and 192.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.30, 463.04 and 192.94 is: 289.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.30 : 463.04 = 192.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.30/463.04 = 192.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.30x = 463.04 × 192.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.30x = 89,338.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,338.94/308.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.78

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