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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.28, 326.52 and 192.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.28, 326.52 and 192.60 is: 266.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.28 : 326.52 = 192.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.28/326.52 = 192.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.28x = 326.52 × 192.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.28x = 62,887.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,887.75/236.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.16

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