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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.38, 265.58 and 185.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.38, 265.58 and 185.54 is: 256.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.38 : 265.58 = 185.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.38/265.58 = 185.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.38x = 265.58 × 185.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.38x = 49,273.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,273.46/192.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.13

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