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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.63, 463.04 and 192.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.63, 463.04 and 192.93 is: 289.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.63 : 463.04 = 192.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.63/463.04 = 192.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.63x = 463.04 × 192.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.63x = 89,334.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,334.31/308.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.46

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