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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.99, 266.25 and 118.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.99, 266.25 and 118.28 is: 163.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.99 : 266.25 = 118.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.99/266.25 = 118.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.99x = 266.25 × 118.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.99x = 31,493.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,493.16/192.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.18

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