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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192, 287.68 and 120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192, 287.68 and 120 is: 179.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192 : 287.68 = 120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192/287.68 = 120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192x = 287.68 × 120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192x = 34,521.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,521.60/192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.80

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