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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.02, 288.57 and 187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.02, 288.57 and 187.16 is: 281.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.02 : 288.57 = 187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.02/288.57 = 187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.02x = 288.57 × 187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.02x = 54,008.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,008.76/192.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.27

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