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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.16, 287.96 and 133.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.16, 287.96 and 133.61 is: 200.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.16 : 287.96 = 133.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.16/287.96 = 133.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.16x = 287.96 × 133.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.16x = 38,474.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,474.25/192.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.22

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