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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.32, 264.96 and 139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.32, 264.96 and 139.76 is: 192.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.32 : 264.96 = 139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.32/264.96 = 139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.32x = 264.96 × 139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.32x = 37,030.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,030.81/192.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.55

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