Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.08, 288.12 and 186
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 192.08, 288.12 and 186 is: 279
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192.08 : 288.12 = 186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192.08/288.12 = 186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192.08x = 288.12 × 186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192.08x = 53,590.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,590.32/192.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 279
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