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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.19, 325.80 and 192.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.19, 325.80 and 192.45 is: 265.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.19 : 325.80 = 192.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.19/325.80 = 192.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.19x = 325.80 × 192.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.19x = 62,700.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,700.21/236.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.47

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