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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.38, 265.40 and 122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.38, 265.40 and 122.32 is: 168.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.38 : 265.40 = 122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.38/265.40 = 122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.38x = 265.40 × 122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.38x = 32,462.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,462.40/192.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.74

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