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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.16, 325.60 and 192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.16, 325.60 and 192.72 is: 265.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.16 : 325.60 = 192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.16/325.60 = 192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.16x = 325.60 × 192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.16x = 62,749.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,749.63/236.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.71

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