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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.62, 326.46 and 192.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.62, 326.46 and 192.88 is: 266.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.62 : 326.46 = 192.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.62/326.46 = 192.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.62x = 326.46 × 192.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.62x = 62,967.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,967.60/236.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.11

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