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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.46, 265.90 and 134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.46, 265.90 and 134.50 is: 185.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.46 : 265.90 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.46/265.90 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.46x = 265.90 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.46x = 35,763.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,763.55/192.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.82

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