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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.08, 287.40 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.08, 287.40 and 167.52 is: 250.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.08 : 287.40 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.08/287.40 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.08x = 287.40 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.08x = 48,145.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,145.25/192.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.65

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