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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.27, 265.24 and 130.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.27, 265.24 and 130.11 is: 179.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.27 : 265.24 = 130.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.27/265.24 = 130.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.27x = 265.24 × 130.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.27x = 34,508.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,508.72/192.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.48

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