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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.47, 265.88 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.47, 265.88 and 183.36 is: 253.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.47 : 265.88 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.47/265.88 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.47x = 265.88 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.47x = 48,750.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,750.84/192.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.29

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