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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.37, 286.92 and 169.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.37, 286.92 and 169.28 is: 252.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.37 : 286.92 = 169.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.37/286.92 = 169.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.37x = 286.92 × 169.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.37x = 48,569.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,569.82/192.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.48

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