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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.07, 426.43 and 192.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.07, 426.43 and 192.63 is: 265.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.07 : 426.43 = 192.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.07/426.43 = 192.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.07x = 426.43 × 192.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.07x = 82,143.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,143.21/309.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.78

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