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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.16, 287.97 and 153.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.16, 287.97 and 153.73 is: 230.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.16 : 287.97 = 153.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.16/287.97 = 153.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.16x = 287.97 × 153.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.16x = 44,269.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,269.63/192.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.38

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