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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.51, 265.44 and 182.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.51, 265.44 and 182.25 is: 251.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.51 : 265.44 = 182.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.51/265.44 = 182.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.51x = 265.44 × 182.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.51x = 48,376.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,376.44/192.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.29

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