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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.18, 265.28 and 186.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.18, 265.28 and 186.42 is: 257.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.18 : 265.28 = 186.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.18/265.28 = 186.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.18x = 265.28 × 186.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.18x = 49,452.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,452.57/192.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.32

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