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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.43, 461.48 and 192.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.43, 461.48 and 192.33 is: 287.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.43 : 461.48 = 192.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.43/461.48 = 192.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.43x = 461.48 × 192.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.43x = 88,753.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,753.18/308.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.76

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