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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.28, 287.13 and 167.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.28, 287.13 and 167.96 is: 250.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.28 : 287.13 = 167.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.28/287.13 = 167.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.28x = 287.13 × 167.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.28x = 48,226.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,226.35/192.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.81

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