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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.05, 287.73 and 115.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.05, 287.73 and 115.10 is: 172.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.05 : 287.73 = 115.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.05/287.73 = 115.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.05x = 287.73 × 115.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.05x = 33,116.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,116.28/192.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.44

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