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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.46, 264.14 and 187.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.46, 264.14 and 187.06 is: 256.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.46 : 264.14 = 187.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.46/264.14 = 187.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.46x = 264.14 × 187.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.46x = 49,410.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,410.03/192.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.73

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