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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.92, 426.36 and 192.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.92, 426.36 and 192.52 is: 265.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.92 : 426.36 = 192.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.92/426.36 = 192.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.92x = 426.36 × 192.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.92x = 82,082.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,082.83/308.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.71

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