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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.10, 264.78 and 181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.10, 264.78 and 181.12 is: 249.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.10 : 264.78 = 181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.10/264.78 = 181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.10x = 264.78 × 181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.10x = 47,956.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,956.95/192.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.65

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