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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.64, 265.90 and 117.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.64, 265.90 and 117.98 is: 162.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.64 : 265.90 = 117.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.64/265.90 = 117.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.64x = 265.90 × 117.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.64x = 31,370.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,370.88/192.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.85

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