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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.17, 264.87 and 183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.17, 264.87 and 183.06 is: 252.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.17 : 264.87 = 183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.17/264.87 = 183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.17x = 264.87 × 183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.17x = 48,487.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,487.10/192.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.31

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