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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.74, 265.99 and 142.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.74, 265.99 and 142.31 is: 196.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.74 : 265.99 = 142.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.74/265.99 = 142.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.74x = 265.99 × 142.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.74x = 37,853.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,853.35/192.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.40

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