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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.50, 398.52 and 192.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.50, 398.52 and 192.60 is: 289.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.50 : 398.52 = 192.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.50/398.52 = 192.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.50x = 398.52 × 192.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.50x = 76,754.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,754.95/265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.10

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