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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.35, 288.50 and 115.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.35, 288.50 and 115.79 is: 173.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.35 : 288.50 = 115.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.35/288.50 = 115.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.35x = 288.50 × 115.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.35x = 33,403.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,403.39/192.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.66

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