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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.10, 288.17 and 55.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.10, 288.17 and 55.14 is: 82.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.10 : 288.17 = 55.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.10/288.17 = 55.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.10x = 288.17 × 55.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.10x = 15,890.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,890.50/192.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.72

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