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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.19, 265.38 and 126.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.19, 265.38 and 126.82 is: 175.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.19 : 265.38 = 126.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.19/265.38 = 126.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.19x = 265.38 × 126.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.19x = 33,655.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,655.49/192.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.12

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