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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.30, 426.60 and 192.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.30, 426.60 and 192.75 is: 265.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.30 : 426.60 = 192.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.30/426.60 = 192.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.30x = 426.60 × 192.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.30x = 82,227.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,227.15/309.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.85

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