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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296, 408.48 and 192.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296, 408.48 and 192.52 is: 265.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296 : 408.48 = 192.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296/408.48 = 192.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296x = 408.48 × 192.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296x = 78,640.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,640.57/296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.68

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