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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.48, 265.66 and 137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.48, 265.66 and 137.30 is: 189.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.48 : 265.66 = 137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.48/265.66 = 137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.48x = 265.66 × 137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.48x = 36,475.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,475.12/192.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.50

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