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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.38, 265.40 and 162.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.38, 265.40 and 162.84 is: 224.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.38 : 265.40 = 162.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.38/265.40 = 162.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.38x = 265.40 × 162.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.38x = 43,217.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,217.74/192.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.65

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