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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.13, 287.92 and 153.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.13, 287.92 and 153.73 is: 230.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.13 : 287.92 = 153.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.13/287.92 = 153.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.13x = 287.92 × 153.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.13x = 44,261.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,261.94/192.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.37

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