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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.38, 265.44 and 126.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.38, 265.44 and 126.86 is: 175.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.38 : 265.44 = 126.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.38/265.44 = 126.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.38x = 265.44 × 126.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.38x = 33,673.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,673.72/192.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.04

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