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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.25, 288.57 and 96.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.25, 288.57 and 96.28 is: 144.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.25 : 288.57 = 96.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.25/288.57 = 96.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.25x = 288.57 × 96.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.25x = 27,783.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,783.52/192.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.52

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