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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.24, 265.38 and 182.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.24, 265.38 and 182.22 is: 251.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.24 : 265.38 = 182.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.24/265.38 = 182.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.24x = 265.38 × 182.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.24x = 48,357.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,357.54/192.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.55

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