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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.92, 265.66 and 165.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.92, 265.66 and 165.27 is: 227.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.92 : 265.66 = 165.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.92/265.66 = 165.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.92x = 265.66 × 165.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.92x = 43,905.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,905.22/192.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.58

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