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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.10, 288.21 and 115.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.10, 288.21 and 115.15 is: 172.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.10 : 288.21 = 115.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.10/288.21 = 115.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.10x = 288.21 × 115.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.10x = 33,187.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,187.38/192.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.76

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