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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.73, 397.92 and 192.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.73, 397.92 and 192.31 is: 287.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.73 : 397.92 = 192.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.73/397.92 = 192.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.73x = 397.92 × 192.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.73x = 76,523.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,523.00/265.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.97

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