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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.83, 426.03 and 192.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.83, 426.03 and 192.31 is: 265.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.83 : 426.03 = 192.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.83/426.03 = 192.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.83x = 426.03 × 192.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.83x = 81,929.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,929.83/308.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.29

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