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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.91, 266.48 and 183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.91, 266.48 and 183.80 is: 253.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.91 : 266.48 = 183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.91/266.48 = 183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.91x = 266.48 × 183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.91x = 48,979.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,979.02/192.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.90

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