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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.22, 287.87 and 134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.22, 287.87 and 134.50 is: 201.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.22 : 287.87 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.22/287.87 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.22x = 287.87 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.22x = 38,717.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,717.84/192.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.42

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