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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.07, 287.73 and 115.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.07, 287.73 and 115.09 is: 172.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.07 : 287.73 = 115.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.07/287.73 = 115.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.07x = 287.73 × 115.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.07x = 33,115.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,115.21/192.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.41

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