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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.10, 288.37 and 120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.10, 288.37 and 120 is: 180.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.10 : 288.37 = 120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.10/288.37 = 120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.10x = 288.37 × 120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.10x = 34,604.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,604.40/192.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.14

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