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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.92, 288.17 and 115.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.92, 288.17 and 115.23 is: 173.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.92 : 288.17 = 115.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.92/288.17 = 115.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.92x = 288.17 × 115.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.92x = 33,205.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,205.47/191.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.02

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