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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.27, 264.90 and 139.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.27, 264.90 and 139.05 is: 191.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.27 : 264.90 = 139.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.27/264.90 = 139.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.27x = 264.90 × 139.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.27x = 36,834.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,834.35/192.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.58

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