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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.03, 426.47 and 192.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.03, 426.47 and 192.66 is: 265.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.03 : 426.47 = 192.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.03/426.47 = 192.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.03x = 426.47 × 192.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.03x = 82,162.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,162.75/309.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.87

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