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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.30, 287.85 and 134.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.30, 287.85 and 134.25 is: 200.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.30 : 287.85 = 134.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.30/287.85 = 134.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.30x = 287.85 × 134.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.30x = 38,643.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,643.86/192.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.96

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