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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.19, 288.24 and 55.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.19, 288.24 and 55.25 is: 82.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.19 : 288.24 = 55.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.19/288.24 = 55.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.19x = 288.24 × 55.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.19x = 15,925.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,925.26/192.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.86

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