Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.37, 288.05 and 162
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 192.37, 288.05 and 162 is: 242.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192.37 : 288.05 = 162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192.37/288.05 = 162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192.37x = 288.05 × 162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192.37x = 46,664.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,664.10/192.37 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 242.57
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