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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.26, 288.29 and 115.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.26, 288.29 and 115.31 is: 172.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.26 : 288.29 = 115.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.26/288.29 = 115.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.26x = 288.29 × 115.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.26x = 33,243.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,243.73/192.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.91

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