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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.76, 265.82 and 134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.76, 265.82 and 134.44 is: 185.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.76 : 265.82 = 134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.76/265.82 = 134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.76x = 265.82 × 134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.76x = 35,735.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,735.50/192.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.39

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