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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.87, 396.50 and 192.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.87, 396.50 and 192.38 is: 287.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.87 : 396.50 = 192.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.87/396.50 = 192.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.87x = 396.50 × 192.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.87x = 76,275.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,275.73/264.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.97

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