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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.85, 426.13 and 192.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.85, 426.13 and 192.43 is: 265.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.85 : 426.13 = 192.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.85/426.13 = 192.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.85x = 426.13 × 192.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.85x = 82,000.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,000.20/308.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.50

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