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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.84, 265.02 and 165.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.84, 265.02 and 165.92 is: 229.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.84 : 265.02 = 165.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.84/265.02 = 165.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.84x = 265.02 × 165.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.84x = 43,972.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,972.12/191.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.21

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