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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.10, 288.35 and 182.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.10, 288.35 and 182.38 is: 273.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.10 : 288.35 = 182.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.10/288.35 = 182.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.10x = 288.35 × 182.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.10x = 52,589.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,589.27/192.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.76

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