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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.29, 426.85 and 192.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.29, 426.85 and 192.87 is: 266.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.29 : 426.85 = 192.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.29/426.85 = 192.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.29x = 426.85 × 192.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.29x = 82,326.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,326.56/309.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.18

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