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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.04, 266.36 and 189.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.04, 266.36 and 189.61 is: 262.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.04 : 266.36 = 189.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.04/266.36 = 189.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.04x = 266.36 × 189.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.04x = 50,502.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,502.91/192.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.98

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