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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.48, 266.09 and 184.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.48, 266.09 and 184.33 is: 254.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.48 : 266.09 = 184.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.48/266.09 = 184.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.48x = 266.09 × 184.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.48x = 49,046.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,046.28/192.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.82

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