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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.68, 265.86 and 182.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.68, 265.86 and 182.95 is: 252.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.68 : 265.86 = 182.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.68/265.86 = 182.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.68x = 265.86 × 182.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.68x = 48,639.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,639.09/192.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.43

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