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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.91, 265.40 and 178.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.91, 265.40 and 178.22 is: 245.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.91 : 265.40 = 178.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.91/265.40 = 178.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.91x = 265.40 × 178.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.91x = 47,299.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,299.36/192.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.19

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