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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.08, 264.93 and 185.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.08, 264.93 and 185.73 is: 256.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.08 : 264.93 = 185.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.08/264.93 = 185.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.08x = 264.93 × 185.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.08x = 49,205.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,205.45/192.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.18

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