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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.17, 265.24 and 182.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.17, 265.24 and 182.37 is: 251.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.17 : 265.24 = 182.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.17/265.24 = 182.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.17x = 265.24 × 182.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.17x = 48,371.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,371.82/192.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.72

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