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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.14, 288.16 and 55.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.14, 288.16 and 55.19 is: 82.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.14 : 288.16 = 55.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.14/288.16 = 55.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.14x = 288.16 × 55.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.14x = 15,903.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,903.55/192.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.77

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