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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.03, 264.99 and 185.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.03, 264.99 and 185.50 is: 255.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.03 : 264.99 = 185.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.03/264.99 = 185.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.03x = 264.99 × 185.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.03x = 49,154.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,154.98/192.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.98

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