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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.76, 426.22 and 192.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.76, 426.22 and 192.38 is: 265.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.76 : 426.22 = 192.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.76/426.22 = 192.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.76x = 426.22 × 192.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.76x = 81,996.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,996.20/308.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.57

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