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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.16, 288.85 and 189.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.16, 288.85 and 189.33 is: 284.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.16 : 288.85 = 189.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.16/288.85 = 189.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.16x = 288.85 × 189.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.16x = 54,687.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,687.97/192.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.60

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