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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192, 287.86 and 76.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192, 287.86 and 76.35 is: 114.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192 : 287.86 = 76.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192/287.86 = 76.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192x = 287.86 × 76.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192x = 21,978.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,978.11/192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.47

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