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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.24, 287.82 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.24, 287.82 and 187.92 is: 281.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.24 : 287.82 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.24/287.82 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.24x = 287.82 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.24x = 54,087.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,087.13/192.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.35

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