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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.52, 318.96 and 192.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.52, 318.96 and 192.64 is: 265.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.52 : 318.96 = 192.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.52/318.96 = 192.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.52x = 318.96 × 192.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.52x = 61,444.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,444.45/231.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.40

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