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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.48, 264.96 and 187.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.48, 264.96 and 187.80 is: 258.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.48 : 264.96 = 187.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.48/264.96 = 187.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.48x = 264.96 × 187.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.48x = 49,759.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,759.49/192.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.52

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