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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.60, 426.78 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.60, 426.78 and 192.96 is: 265.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.60 : 426.78 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.60/426.78 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.60x = 426.78 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.60x = 82,351.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,351.47/309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.99

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