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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.08, 287.85 and 153.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.08, 287.85 and 153.39 is: 229.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.08 : 287.85 = 153.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.08/287.85 = 153.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.08x = 287.85 × 153.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.08x = 44,153.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,153.31/192.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.87

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