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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.56, 407.76 and 192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.56, 407.76 and 192.24 is: 265.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.56 : 407.76 = 192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.56/407.76 = 192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.56x = 407.76 × 192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.56x = 78,387.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,387.78/295.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.22

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