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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192, 287.90 and 61.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192, 287.90 and 61.97 is: 92.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192 : 287.90 = 61.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192/287.90 = 61.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192x = 287.90 × 61.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192x = 17,841.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,841.16/192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.92

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