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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.18, 288.51 and 183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.18, 288.51 and 183.46 is: 275.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.18 : 288.51 = 183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.18/288.51 = 183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.18x = 288.51 × 183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.18x = 52,930.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,930.04/192.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.42

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