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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.34, 288.28 and 134.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.34, 288.28 and 134.38 is: 201.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.34 : 288.28 = 134.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.34/288.28 = 134.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.34x = 288.28 × 134.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.34x = 38,740.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,740.78/192.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.42

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