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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.02, 462.71 and 192.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.02, 462.71 and 192.98 is: 288.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.02 : 462.71 = 192.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.02/462.71 = 192.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.02x = 462.71 × 192.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.02x = 89,295.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,295.42/309.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.97

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