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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.16, 288 and 127.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.16, 288 and 127.84 is: 191.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.16 : 288 = 127.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.16/288 = 127.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.16x = 288 × 127.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.16x = 36,817.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,817.92/192.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.60

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