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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.63, 265.82 and 130.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.63, 265.82 and 130.49 is: 180.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.63 : 265.82 = 130.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.63/265.82 = 130.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.63x = 265.82 × 130.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.63x = 34,684.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,684.87/192.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.06

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