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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.50, 265.59 and 117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.50, 265.59 and 117.80 is: 162.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.50 : 265.59 = 117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.50/265.59 = 117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.50x = 265.59 × 117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.50x = 31,285.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,285.17/192.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.52

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