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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.92, 262.32 and 165.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.92, 262.32 and 165.28 is: 228.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.92 : 262.32 = 165.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.92/262.32 = 165.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.92x = 262.32 × 165.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.92x = 43,356.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,356.25/189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.29

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