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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.27, 288.23 and 76.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.27, 288.23 and 76.79 is: 115.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.27 : 288.23 = 76.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.27/288.23 = 76.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.27x = 288.23 × 76.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.27x = 22,131.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,131.36/192.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.11

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