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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.34, 462.36 and 192.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.34, 462.36 and 192.61 is: 288.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.34 : 462.36 = 192.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.34/462.36 = 192.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.34x = 462.36 × 192.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.34x = 89,054.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,054.00/308.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.82

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