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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.80, 396.04 and 192.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.80, 396.04 and 192.12 is: 288.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.80 : 396.04 = 192.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.80/396.04 = 192.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.80x = 396.04 × 192.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.80x = 76,085.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,085.60/263.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.42

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