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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.23, 265.34 and 189.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.23, 265.34 and 189.80 is: 261.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.23 : 265.34 = 189.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.23/265.34 = 189.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.23x = 265.34 × 189.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.23x = 50,359.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,359.26/192.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.98

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