Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.30, 288.18 and 186.46
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 192.30, 288.18 and 186.46 is: 279.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192.30 : 288.18 = 186.46 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192.30/288.18 = 186.46/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192.30x = 288.18 × 186.46 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192.30x = 53,734.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,734.04/192.30 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 279.43
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