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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.65, 265.88 and 172.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.65, 265.88 and 172.13 is: 237.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.65 : 265.88 = 172.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.65/265.88 = 172.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.65x = 265.88 × 172.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.65x = 45,765.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,765.03/192.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.56

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