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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.30, 265.31 and 117.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.30, 265.31 and 117.62 is: 162.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.30 : 265.31 = 117.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.30/265.31 = 117.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.30x = 265.31 × 117.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.30x = 31,205.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,205.76/192.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.28

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