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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.29, 288.42 and 48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.29, 288.42 and 48 is: 72.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.29 : 288.42 = 48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.29/288.42 = 48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.29x = 288.42 × 48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.29x = 13,844.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,844.16/192.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.00

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