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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.02, 287.28 and 161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.02, 287.28 and 161.84 is: 242.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.02 : 287.28 = 161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.02/287.28 = 161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.02x = 287.28 × 161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.02x = 46,493.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,493.40/192.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.13

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