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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.14, 265.40 and 173.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.14, 265.40 and 173.92 is: 240.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.14 : 265.40 = 173.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.14/265.40 = 173.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.14x = 265.40 × 173.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.14x = 46,158.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,158.37/192.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.23

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