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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.42, 397.32 and 192.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.42, 397.32 and 192.01 is: 287.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.42 : 397.32 = 192.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.42/397.32 = 192.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.42x = 397.32 × 192.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.42x = 76,289.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,289.41/265.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.43

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