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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.24, 265.32 and 187.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.24, 265.32 and 187.74 is: 259.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.24 : 265.32 = 187.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.24/265.32 = 187.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.24x = 265.32 × 187.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.24x = 49,811.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,811.18/192.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.11

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