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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.22, 265.27 and 179.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.22, 265.27 and 179.26 is: 247.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.22 : 265.27 = 179.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.22/265.27 = 179.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.22x = 265.27 × 179.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.22x = 47,550.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,550.97/192.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.38

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