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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.32, 265.40 and 145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.32, 265.40 and 145.80 is: 201.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.32 : 265.40 = 145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.32/265.40 = 145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.32x = 265.40 × 145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.32x = 38,695.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,695.32/192.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.20

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