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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.15, 287.85 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.15, 287.85 and 131.04 is: 196.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.15 : 287.85 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.15/287.85 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.15x = 287.85 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.15x = 37,719.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,719.86/192.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.30

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