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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.03, 287.98 and 55.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.03, 287.98 and 55.04 is: 82.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.03 : 287.98 = 55.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.03/287.98 = 55.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.03x = 287.98 × 55.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.03x = 15,851.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,851.25/192.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.54

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