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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.18, 287.64 and 134.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.18, 287.64 and 134.13 is: 200.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.18 : 287.64 = 134.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.18/287.64 = 134.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.18x = 287.64 × 134.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.18x = 38,581.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,581.15/192.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.76

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