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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.38, 426.86 and 192.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.38, 426.86 and 192.86 is: 266.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.38 : 426.86 = 192.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.38/426.86 = 192.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.38x = 426.86 × 192.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.38x = 82,324.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,324.22/309.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.09

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