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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.26, 265.33 and 130.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.26, 265.33 and 130.21 is: 179.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.26 : 265.33 = 130.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.26/265.33 = 130.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.26x = 265.33 × 130.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.26x = 34,548.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,548.62/192.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.70

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