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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.27, 287.67 and 115.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.27, 287.67 and 115.27 is: 172.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.27 : 287.67 = 115.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.27/287.67 = 115.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.27x = 287.67 × 115.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.27x = 33,159.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,159.72/192.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.46

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