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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.33, 288.21 and 131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.33, 288.21 and 131.25 is: 196.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.33 : 288.21 = 131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.33/288.21 = 131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.33x = 288.21 × 131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.33x = 37,827.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,827.56/192.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.68

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