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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.20, 288.08 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.20, 288.08 and 131.32 is: 196.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.20 : 288.08 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.20/288.08 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.20x = 288.08 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.20x = 37,830.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,830.67/192.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.83

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