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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.03, 266.35 and 185.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.03, 266.35 and 185.11 is: 256.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.03 : 266.35 = 185.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.03/266.35 = 185.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.03x = 266.35 × 185.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.03x = 49,303.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,303.85/192.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.76

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