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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.16, 288.33 and 122.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.16, 288.33 and 122.74 is: 184.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.16 : 288.33 = 122.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.16/288.33 = 122.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.16x = 288.33 × 122.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.16x = 35,389.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,389.62/192.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.17

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