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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.04, 288.12 and 131.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.04, 288.12 and 131.08 is: 196.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.04 : 288.12 = 131.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.04/288.12 = 131.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.04x = 288.12 × 131.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.04x = 37,766.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,766.77/192.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.66

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