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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.45, 265.25 and 139.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.45, 265.25 and 139.28 is: 191.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.45 : 265.25 = 139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.45/265.25 = 139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.45x = 265.25 × 139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.45x = 36,942.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,942.81/192.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.96

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