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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.77, 325.38 and 192.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.77, 325.38 and 192.43 is: 265.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.77 : 325.38 = 192.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.77/325.38 = 192.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.77x = 325.38 × 192.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.77x = 62,612.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,612.87/235.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.57

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