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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.79, 265.81 and 133.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.79, 265.81 and 133.82 is: 184.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.79 : 265.81 = 133.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.79/265.81 = 133.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.79x = 265.81 × 133.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.79x = 35,571.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,571.53/192.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.51

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