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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.88, 265.78 and 186.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.88, 265.78 and 186.81 is: 257.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.88 : 265.78 = 186.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.88/265.78 = 186.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.88x = 265.78 × 186.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.88x = 49,649.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,649.60/192.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.41

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