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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.35, 287.79 and 116.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.35, 287.79 and 116.93 is: 174.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.35 : 287.79 = 116.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.35/287.79 = 116.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.35x = 287.79 × 116.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.35x = 33,651.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,651.78/192.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.95

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