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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.59, 265.83 and 126.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.59, 265.83 and 126.29 is: 174.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.59 : 265.83 = 126.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.59/265.83 = 126.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.59x = 265.83 × 126.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.59x = 33,570.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,570.34/192.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.31

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