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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.26, 426.66 and 192.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.26, 426.66 and 192.90 is: 266.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.26 : 426.66 = 192.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.26/426.66 = 192.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.26x = 426.66 × 192.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.26x = 82,302.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,302.71/309.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.13

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