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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.80, 265.22 and 185.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.80, 265.22 and 185.32 is: 254.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.80 : 265.22 = 185.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.80/265.22 = 185.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.80x = 265.22 × 185.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.80x = 49,150.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,150.57/192.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.93

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