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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309, 426.45 and 192.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309, 426.45 and 192.54 is: 265.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309 : 426.45 = 192.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309/426.45 = 192.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309x = 426.45 × 192.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309x = 82,108.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,108.68/309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.72

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