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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.12, 287.88 and 153.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.12, 287.88 and 153.38 is: 229.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.12 : 287.88 = 153.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.12/287.88 = 153.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.12x = 287.88 × 153.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.12x = 44,155.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,155.03/192.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.83

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