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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.16, 287.94 and 119.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.16, 287.94 and 119.07 is: 178.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.16 : 287.94 = 119.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.16/287.94 = 119.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.16x = 287.94 × 119.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.16x = 34,285.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,285.02/192.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.42

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