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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.05, 264.94 and 118.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.05, 264.94 and 118.40 is: 163.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.05 : 264.94 = 118.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.05/264.94 = 118.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.05x = 264.94 × 118.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.05x = 31,368.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,368.90/192.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.34

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