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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.15, 287.73 and 188.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.15, 287.73 and 188.49 is: 282.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.15 : 287.73 = 188.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.15/287.73 = 188.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.15x = 287.73 × 188.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.15x = 54,234.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,234.23/192.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.25

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