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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.86, 289.66 and 165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.86, 289.66 and 165.50 is: 248.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.86 : 289.66 = 165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.86/289.66 = 165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.86x = 289.66 × 165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.86x = 47,938.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,938.73/192.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.57

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