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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192, 288 and 62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192, 288 and 62 is: 93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192 : 288 = 62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192/288 = 62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192x = 288 × 62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192x = 17,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,856/192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93

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