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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.64, 265.89 and 178.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.64, 265.89 and 178.99 is: 247.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.64 : 265.89 = 178.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.64/265.89 = 178.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.64x = 265.89 × 178.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.64x = 47,591.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,591.65/192.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.05

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