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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.38, 265.68 and 191.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.38, 265.68 and 191.03 is: 263.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.38 : 265.68 = 191.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.38/265.68 = 191.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.38x = 265.68 × 191.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.38x = 50,751.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,751.52/192.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.82

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