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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.40, 267.26 and 186.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.40, 267.26 and 186.96 is: 259.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.40 : 267.26 = 186.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.40/267.26 = 186.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.40x = 267.26 × 186.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.40x = 49,966.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,966.93/192.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.70

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