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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.30, 288.42 and 84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.30, 288.42 and 84 is: 125.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.30 : 288.42 = 84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.30/288.42 = 84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.30x = 288.42 × 84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.30x = 24,227.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,227.28/192.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.99

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