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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.03, 265.56 and 183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.03, 265.56 and 183.88 is: 254.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.03 : 265.56 = 183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.03/265.56 = 183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.03x = 265.56 × 183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.03x = 48,831.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,831.17/192.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.29

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