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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.08, 287.72 and 126.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.08, 287.72 and 126.86 is: 190.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.08 : 287.72 = 126.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.08/287.72 = 126.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.08x = 287.72 × 126.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.08x = 36,498.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,498.09/192.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.02

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