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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.35, 287.86 and 119.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.35, 287.86 and 119.27 is: 178.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.35 : 287.86 = 119.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.35/287.86 = 119.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.35x = 287.86 × 119.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.35x = 34,333.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,333.06/192.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.49

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