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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.32, 288.48 and 111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.32, 288.48 and 111.20 is: 166.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.32 : 288.48 = 111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.32/288.48 = 111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.32x = 288.48 × 111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.32x = 32,078.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,078.98/192.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.80

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