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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.56, 396.36 and 192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.56, 396.36 and 192.32 is: 288.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.56 : 396.36 = 192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.56/396.36 = 192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.56x = 396.36 × 192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.56x = 76,227.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,227.96/264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.13

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