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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.30, 288.98 and 115.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.30, 288.98 and 115.30 is: 173.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.30 : 288.98 = 115.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.30/288.98 = 115.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.30x = 288.98 × 115.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.30x = 33,319.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,319.39/192.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.27

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