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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.38, 462.69 and 192.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.38, 462.69 and 192.67 is: 289.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.38 : 462.69 = 192.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.38/462.69 = 192.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.38x = 462.69 × 192.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.38x = 89,146.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,146.48/308.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.08

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