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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.04, 398.04 and 192.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.04, 398.04 and 192.56 is: 289.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.04 : 398.04 = 192.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.04/398.04 = 192.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.04x = 398.04 × 192.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.04x = 76,646.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,646.58/265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.19

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