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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.68, 265.72 and 165.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.68, 265.72 and 165.04 is: 227.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.68 : 265.72 = 165.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.68/265.72 = 165.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.68x = 265.72 × 165.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.68x = 43,854.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,854.43/192.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.60

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