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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.60, 266.40 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.60, 266.40 and 183.60 is: 253.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.60 : 266.40 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.60/266.40 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.60x = 266.40 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.60x = 48,911.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,911.04/192.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.95

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