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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.28, 295.92 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.28, 295.92 and 192.96 is: 265.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.28 : 295.92 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.28/295.92 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.28x = 295.92 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.28x = 57,100.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,100.72/215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.24

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