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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.12, 397.14 and 192.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.12, 397.14 and 192.76 is: 288.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.12 : 397.14 = 192.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.12/397.14 = 192.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.12x = 397.14 × 192.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.12x = 76,552.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,552.71/265.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.75

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