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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192, 288.06 and 83.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192, 288.06 and 83.79 is: 125.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192 : 288.06 = 83.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192/288.06 = 83.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192x = 288.06 × 83.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192x = 24,136.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,136.55/192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.71

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