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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.08, 288.20 and 115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.08, 288.20 and 115.04 is: 172.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.08 : 288.20 = 115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.08/288.20 = 115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.08x = 288.20 × 115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.08x = 33,154.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,154.53/192.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.61

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