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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.22, 288.27 and 55.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.22, 288.27 and 55.27 is: 82.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.22 : 288.27 = 55.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.22/288.27 = 55.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.22x = 288.27 × 55.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.22x = 15,931.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,931.96/192.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.89

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