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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.24, 265.02 and 130.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.24, 265.02 and 130.04 is: 179.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.24 : 265.02 = 130.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.24/265.02 = 130.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.24x = 265.02 × 130.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.24x = 34,463.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,463.20/192.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.27

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