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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.40, 325.84 and 192.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.40, 325.84 and 192.88 is: 265.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.40 : 325.84 = 192.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.40/325.84 = 192.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.40x = 325.84 × 192.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.40x = 62,848.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,848.02/236.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.85

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