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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.83, 265.79 and 161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.83, 265.79 and 161.84 is: 223.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.83 : 265.79 = 161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.83/265.79 = 161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.83x = 265.79 × 161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.83x = 43,013.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,013.32/192.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.07

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