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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.58, 265.86 and 130.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.58, 265.86 and 130.46 is: 180.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.58 : 265.86 = 130.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.58/265.86 = 130.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.58x = 265.86 × 130.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.58x = 34,682.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,682.77/192.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.10

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