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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.09, 398.24 and 192.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.09, 398.24 and 192.19 is: 288.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.09 : 398.24 = 192.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.09/398.24 = 192.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.09x = 398.24 × 192.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.09x = 76,536.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,536.78/265.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.72

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