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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.09, 287.88 and 187.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.09, 287.88 and 187.29 is: 280.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.09 : 287.88 = 187.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.09/287.88 = 187.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.09x = 287.88 × 187.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.09x = 53,917.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,917.05/192.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.69

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