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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.27, 288.09 and 161.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.27, 288.09 and 161.82 is: 242.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.27 : 288.09 = 161.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.27/288.09 = 161.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.27x = 288.09 × 161.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.27x = 46,618.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,618.72/192.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.46

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