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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.61, 265.57 and 188.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.61, 265.57 and 188.56 is: 259.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.61 : 265.57 = 188.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.61/265.57 = 188.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.61x = 265.57 × 188.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.61x = 50,075.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,075.88/192.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.99

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