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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.28, 426.72 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.28, 426.72 and 192.96 is: 266.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.28 : 426.72 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.28/426.72 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.28x = 426.72 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.28x = 82,339.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,339.89/309.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.23

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