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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.21, 397.48 and 192.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.21, 397.48 and 192.33 is: 288.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.21 : 397.48 = 192.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.21/397.48 = 192.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.21x = 397.48 × 192.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.21x = 76,448.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,448.31/265.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.26

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