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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.78, 266.04 and 163.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.78, 266.04 and 163.62 is: 225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.78 : 266.04 = 163.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.78/266.04 = 163.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.78x = 266.04 × 163.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.78x = 43,529.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,529.46/192.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.80

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