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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.11, 288.19 and 55.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.11, 288.19 and 55.22 is: 82.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.11 : 288.19 = 55.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.11/288.19 = 55.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.11x = 288.19 × 55.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.11x = 15,912.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,912.48/192.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.83

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