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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.42, 265.16 and 137.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.42, 265.16 and 137.00 is: 188.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.42 : 265.16 = 137.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.42/265.16 = 137.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.42x = 265.16 × 137.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.42x = 36,324.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,324.91/192.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.78

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