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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.66, 265.62 and 175.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.66, 265.62 and 175.38 is: 241.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.66 : 265.62 = 175.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.66/265.62 = 175.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.66x = 265.62 × 175.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.66x = 46,584.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,584.44/192.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.80

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