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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.08, 287.94 and 131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.08, 287.94 and 131.24 is: 196.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.08 : 287.94 = 131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.08/287.94 = 131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.08x = 287.94 × 131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.08x = 37,789.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,789.25/192.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.74

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