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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.13, 265.23 and 185.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.13, 265.23 and 185.29 is: 255.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.13 : 265.23 = 185.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.13/265.23 = 185.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.13x = 265.23 × 185.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.13x = 49,142.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,142.21/192.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.78

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