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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192, 287.98 and 89.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192, 287.98 and 89.28 is: 133.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192 : 287.98 = 89.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192/287.98 = 89.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192x = 287.98 × 89.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192x = 25,710.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,710.85/192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.91

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