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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.32, 265.20 and 189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.32, 265.20 and 189.44 is: 261.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.32 : 265.20 = 189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.32/265.20 = 189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.32x = 265.20 × 189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.32x = 50,239.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,239.49/192.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.23

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