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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.07, 265.38 and 190.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.07, 265.38 and 190.15 is: 262.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.07 : 265.38 = 190.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.07/265.38 = 190.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.07x = 265.38 × 190.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.07x = 50,460.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,460.63/192.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.72

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