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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.40, 265.35 and 172.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.40, 265.35 and 172.46 is: 237.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.40 : 265.35 = 172.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.40/265.35 = 172.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.40x = 265.35 × 172.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.40x = 45,760.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,760.93/192.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.84

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