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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.98, 427.58 and 192.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.98, 427.58 and 192.01 is: 264.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.98 : 427.58 = 192.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.98/427.58 = 192.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.98x = 427.58 × 192.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.98x = 82,099.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,099.64/309.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.85

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