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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.61, 464.01 and 192.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.61, 464.01 and 192.43 is: 288.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.61 : 464.01 = 192.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.61/464.01 = 192.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.61x = 464.01 × 192.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.61x = 89,289.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,289.44/309.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.39

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