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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.80, 398.52 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.80, 398.52 and 192.96 is: 289.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.80 : 398.52 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.80/398.52 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.80x = 398.52 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.80x = 76,898.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,898.42/265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.31

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