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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.93, 288.29 and 115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.93, 288.29 and 115.04 is: 172.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.93 : 288.29 = 115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.93/288.29 = 115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.93x = 288.29 × 115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.93x = 33,162.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,162.86/191.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.79

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