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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.02, 264.31 and 172.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.02, 264.31 and 172.28 is: 237.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.02 : 264.31 = 172.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.02/264.31 = 172.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.02x = 264.31 × 172.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.02x = 45,535.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,535.33/192.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.14

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