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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.92, 396.15 and 191.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.92, 396.15 and 191.92 is: 288.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.92 : 396.15 = 191.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.92/396.15 = 191.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.92x = 396.15 × 191.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.92x = 76,029.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,029.11/263.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.08

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