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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.65, 266.58 and 188.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.65, 266.58 and 188.06 is: 260.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.65 : 266.58 = 188.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.65/266.58 = 188.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.65x = 266.58 × 188.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.65x = 50,131.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,131.70/192.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.23

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