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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.24, 288.52 and 134.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.24, 288.52 and 134.26 is: 201.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.24 : 288.52 = 134.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.24/288.52 = 134.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.24x = 288.52 × 134.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.24x = 38,735.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,735.25/192.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.50

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