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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.18, 288.31 and 76.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.18, 288.31 and 76.68 is: 115.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.18 : 288.31 = 76.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.18/288.31 = 76.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.18x = 288.31 × 76.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.18x = 22,106.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,106.51/192.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.03

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