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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.95, 398.32 and 192.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.95, 398.32 and 192.92 is: 288.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.95 : 398.32 = 192.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.95/398.32 = 192.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.95x = 398.32 × 192.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.95x = 76,841.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,841.42/265.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.93

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