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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.36, 397.92 and 193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.36, 397.92 and 193.12 is: 289.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.36 : 397.92 = 193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.36/397.92 = 193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.36x = 397.92 × 193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.36x = 76,846.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,846.31/265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.59

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