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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.84, 265.80 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.84, 265.80 and 134.52 is: 185.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.84 : 265.80 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.84/265.80 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.84x = 265.80 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.84x = 35,755.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,755.42/192.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.41

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