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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.16, 288.72 and 169.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.16, 288.72 and 169.12 is: 254.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.16 : 288.72 = 169.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.16/288.72 = 169.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.16x = 288.72 × 169.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.16x = 48,828.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,828.33/192.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.10

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