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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.16, 426.78 and 192.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.16, 426.78 and 192.88 is: 266.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.16 : 426.78 = 192.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.16/426.78 = 192.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.16x = 426.78 × 192.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.16x = 82,317.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,317.33/309.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.26

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