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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.95, 398.39 and 192.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.95, 398.39 and 192.78 is: 288.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.95 : 398.39 = 192.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.95/398.39 = 192.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.95x = 398.39 × 192.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.95x = 76,800.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,800.66/265.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.78

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