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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.34, 288.42 and 96.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.34, 288.42 and 96.04 is: 144.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.34 : 288.42 = 96.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.34/288.42 = 96.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.34x = 288.42 × 96.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.34x = 27,699.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,699.86/192.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.02

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