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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.20, 265.26 and 188.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.20, 265.26 and 188.60 is: 260.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.20 : 265.26 = 188.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.20/265.26 = 188.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.20x = 265.26 × 188.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.20x = 50,028.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,028.04/192.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.29

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