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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.07, 288.06 and 55.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.07, 288.06 and 55.08 is: 82.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.07 : 288.06 = 55.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.07/288.06 = 55.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.07x = 288.06 × 55.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.07x = 15,866.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,866.34/192.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.61

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