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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236, 325.44 and 192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236, 325.44 and 192.20 is: 265.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236 : 325.44 = 192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236/325.44 = 192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236x = 325.44 × 192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236x = 62,549.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,549.57/236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.04

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