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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.18, 288.69 and 187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.18, 288.69 and 187.32 is: 281.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.18 : 288.69 = 187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.18/288.69 = 187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.18x = 288.69 × 187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.18x = 54,077.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,077.41/192.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.39

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