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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.31, 288.61 and 141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.31, 288.61 and 141.08 is: 211.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.31 : 288.61 = 141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.31/288.61 = 141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.31x = 288.61 × 141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.31x = 40,717.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,717.47/192.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.73

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