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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.38, 264.80 and 139.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.38, 264.80 and 139.84 is: 192.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.38 : 264.80 = 139.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.38/264.80 = 139.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.38x = 264.80 × 139.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.38x = 37,029.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,029.63/192.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.48

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