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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.07, 287.82 and 76.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.07, 287.82 and 76.40 is: 114.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.07 : 287.82 = 76.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.07/287.82 = 76.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.07x = 287.82 × 76.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.07x = 21,989.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,989.45/192.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.49

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