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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.15, 287.97 and 179.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.15, 287.97 and 179.85 is: 269.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.15 : 287.97 = 179.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.15/287.97 = 179.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.15x = 287.97 × 179.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.15x = 51,789.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,789.79/192.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.53

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