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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.27, 288.21 and 76.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.27, 288.21 and 76.65 is: 114.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.27 : 288.21 = 76.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.27/288.21 = 76.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.27x = 288.21 × 76.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.27x = 22,091.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,091.30/192.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.90

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