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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.26, 288.48 and 183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.26, 288.48 and 183.44 is: 275.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.26 : 288.48 = 183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.26/288.48 = 183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.26x = 288.48 × 183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.26x = 52,918.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,918.77/192.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.25

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