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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.40, 266.10 and 190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.40, 266.10 and 190.24 is: 263.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.40 : 266.10 = 190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.40/266.10 = 190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.40x = 266.10 × 190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.40x = 50,622.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,622.86/192.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.11

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