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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.63, 264.24 and 187.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.63, 264.24 and 187.83 is: 257.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.63 : 264.24 = 187.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.63/264.24 = 187.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.63x = 264.24 × 187.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.63x = 49,632.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,632.20/192.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.66

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