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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.02, 287.91 and 76.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.02, 287.91 and 76.50 is: 114.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.02 : 287.91 = 76.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.02/287.91 = 76.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.02x = 287.91 × 76.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.02x = 22,025.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,025.12/192.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.71

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