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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.19, 265.08 and 139.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.19, 265.08 and 139.91 is: 192.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.19 : 265.08 = 139.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.19/265.08 = 139.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.19x = 265.08 × 139.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.19x = 37,085.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,085.49/192.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.96

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