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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.29, 263.56 and 185.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.29, 263.56 and 185.36 is: 254.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.29 : 263.56 = 185.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.29/263.56 = 185.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.29x = 263.56 × 185.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.29x = 48,851.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,851.24/192.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.06

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