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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.26, 288.24 and 119.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.26, 288.24 and 119.97 is: 179.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.26 : 288.24 = 119.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.26/288.24 = 119.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.26x = 288.24 × 119.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.26x = 34,580.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,580.15/192.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.86

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