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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.28, 396.97 and 192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.28, 396.97 and 192.24 is: 287.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.28 : 396.97 = 192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.28/396.97 = 192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.28x = 396.97 × 192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.28x = 76,313.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,313.51/265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.67

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