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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.06, 265.14 and 188.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.06, 265.14 and 188.46 is: 260.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.06 : 265.14 = 188.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.06/265.14 = 188.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.06x = 265.14 × 188.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.06x = 49,968.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,968.28/192.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.17

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