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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.10, 287.72 and 130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.10, 287.72 and 130.96 is: 196.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.10 : 287.72 = 130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.10/287.72 = 130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.10x = 287.72 × 130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.10x = 37,679.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,679.81/192.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.15

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