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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.78, 267.48 and 185.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.78, 267.48 and 185.06 is: 256.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.78 : 267.48 = 185.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.78/267.48 = 185.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.78x = 267.48 × 185.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.78x = 49,499.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,499.85/192.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.77

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