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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.33, 288.52 and 76.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.33, 288.52 and 76.79 is: 115.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.33 : 288.52 = 76.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.33/288.52 = 76.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.33x = 288.52 × 76.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.33x = 22,155.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,155.98/192.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.20

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