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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.73, 265.76 and 136.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.73, 265.76 and 136.77 is: 188.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.73 : 265.76 = 136.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.73/265.76 = 136.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.73x = 265.76 × 136.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.73x = 36,348.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,348.00/192.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.60

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