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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.13, 287.86 and 129.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.13, 287.86 and 129.47 is: 193.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.13 : 287.86 = 129.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.13/287.86 = 129.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.13x = 287.86 × 129.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.13x = 37,269.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,269.23/192.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.98

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