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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.26, 265.17 and 145.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.26, 265.17 and 145.64 is: 200.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.26 : 265.17 = 145.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.26/265.17 = 145.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.26x = 265.17 × 145.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.26x = 38,619.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,619.36/192.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.87

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