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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.24, 288.44 and 76.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.24, 288.44 and 76.76 is: 115.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.24 : 288.44 = 76.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.24/288.44 = 76.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.24x = 288.44 × 76.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.24x = 22,140.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,140.65/192.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.17

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