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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.38, 265.44 and 133.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.38, 265.44 and 133.48 is: 184.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.38 : 265.44 = 133.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.38/265.44 = 133.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.38x = 265.44 × 133.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.38x = 35,430.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,430.93/192.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.17

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