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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.60, 265.50 and 192.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.60, 265.50 and 192.60 is: 265.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.60 : 265.50 = 192.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.60/265.50 = 192.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.60x = 265.50 × 192.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.60x = 51,135.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,135.30/192.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.50

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