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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.16, 288.33 and 119.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.16, 288.33 and 119.98 is: 180.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.16 : 288.33 = 119.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.16/288.33 = 119.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.16x = 288.33 × 119.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.16x = 34,593.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,593.83/192.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.03

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