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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.20, 288.32 and 68.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.20, 288.32 and 68.78 is: 103.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.20 : 288.32 = 68.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.20/288.32 = 68.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.20x = 288.32 × 68.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.20x = 19,828.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,828.86/192.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.17

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