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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.40, 265.16 and 139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.40, 265.16 and 139.22 is: 191.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.40 : 265.16 = 139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.40/265.16 = 139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.40x = 265.16 × 139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.40x = 36,914.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,914.86/192.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.86

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