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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.62, 265.82 and 130.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.62, 265.82 and 130.43 is: 179.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.62 : 265.82 = 130.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.62/265.82 = 130.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.62x = 265.82 × 130.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.62x = 34,668.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,668.92/192.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.99

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