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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.57, 265.78 and 134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.57, 265.78 and 134.31 is: 185.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.57 : 265.78 = 134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.57/265.78 = 134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.57x = 265.78 × 134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.57x = 35,696.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,696.91/192.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.37

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