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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192, 287.33 and 115.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192, 287.33 and 115.01 is: 172.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192 : 287.33 = 115.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192/287.33 = 115.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192x = 287.33 × 115.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192x = 33,043.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,043.81/192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.10

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