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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.78, 265.98 and 137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.78, 265.98 and 137.60 is: 189.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.78 : 265.98 = 137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.78/265.98 = 137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.78x = 265.98 × 137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.78x = 36,599.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,599.03/192.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.85

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