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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.45, 397.33 and 192.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.45, 397.33 and 192.08 is: 287.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.45 : 397.33 = 192.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.45/397.33 = 192.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.45x = 397.33 × 192.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.45x = 76,316.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,316.68/265.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.50

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