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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.12, 288.18 and 55.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.12, 288.18 and 55.17 is: 82.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.12 : 288.18 = 55.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.12/288.18 = 55.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.12x = 288.18 × 55.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.12x = 15,898.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,898.89/192.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.76

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