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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.64, 286.48 and 186.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.64, 286.48 and 186.56 is: 277.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.64 : 286.48 = 186.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.64/286.48 = 186.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.64x = 286.48 × 186.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.64x = 53,445.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,445.71/192.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.44

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