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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.88, 396.96 and 192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.88, 396.96 and 192.72 is: 288.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.88 : 396.96 = 192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.88/396.96 = 192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.88x = 396.96 × 192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.88x = 76,502.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,502.13/264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.82

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