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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.09, 265.10 and 179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.09, 265.10 and 179.13 is: 247.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.09 : 265.10 = 179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.09/265.10 = 179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.09x = 265.10 × 179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.09x = 47,486.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,486.47/192.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.21

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