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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.02, 288.17 and 131.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.02, 288.17 and 131.21 is: 196.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.02 : 288.17 = 131.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.02/288.17 = 131.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.02x = 288.17 × 131.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.02x = 37,810.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,810.79/192.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.91

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