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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.35, 426.90 and 192.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.35, 426.90 and 192.89 is: 266.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.35 : 426.90 = 192.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.35/426.90 = 192.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.35x = 426.90 × 192.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.35x = 82,344.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,344.74/309.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.19

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