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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192, 287.82 and 130.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192, 287.82 and 130.98 is: 196.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192 : 287.82 = 130.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192/287.82 = 130.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192x = 287.82 × 130.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192x = 37,698.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,698.66/192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.35

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