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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.25, 288.14 and 115.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.25, 288.14 and 115.16 is: 172.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.25 : 288.14 = 115.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.25/288.14 = 115.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.25x = 288.14 × 115.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.25x = 33,182.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,182.20/192.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.60

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