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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.18, 288.79 and 115.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.18, 288.79 and 115.17 is: 173.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.18 : 288.79 = 115.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.18/288.79 = 115.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.18x = 288.79 × 115.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.18x = 33,259.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,259.37/192.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.06

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