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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.90, 396.90 and 192.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.90, 396.90 and 192.78 is: 288.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.90 : 396.90 = 192.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.90/396.90 = 192.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.90x = 396.90 × 192.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.90x = 76,514.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,514.38/264.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.84

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