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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.20, 288.34 and 165.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.20, 288.34 and 165.46 is: 248.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.20 : 288.34 = 165.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.20/288.34 = 165.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.20x = 288.34 × 165.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.20x = 47,708.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,708.74/192.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.22

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