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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.32, 287.76 and 143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.32, 287.76 and 143.84 is: 215.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.32 : 287.76 = 143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.32/287.76 = 143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.32x = 287.76 × 143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.32x = 41,391.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,391.40/192.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.22

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