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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.15, 288.23 and 190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.15, 288.23 and 190.80 is: 286.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.15 : 288.23 = 190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.15/288.23 = 190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.15x = 288.23 × 190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.15x = 54,993.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,993.33/192.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.20

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