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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.46, 265.34 and 126.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.46, 265.34 and 126.84 is: 174.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.46 : 265.34 = 126.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.46/265.34 = 126.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.46x = 265.34 × 126.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.46x = 33,655.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,655.73/192.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.87

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