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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.70, 266.52 and 189.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.70, 266.52 and 189.46 is: 262.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.70 : 266.52 = 189.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.70/266.52 = 189.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.70x = 266.52 × 189.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.70x = 50,494.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,494.88/192.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.04

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