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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.46, 425.61 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.46, 425.61 and 192 is: 264.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.46 : 425.61 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.46/425.61 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.46x = 425.61 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.46x = 81,717.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,717.12/308.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.92

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