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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.19, 287.91 and 83.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.19, 287.91 and 83.83 is: 125.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.19 : 287.91 = 83.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.19/287.91 = 83.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.19x = 287.91 × 83.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.19x = 24,135.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,135.50/192.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.58

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