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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.37, 288.10 and 182.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.37, 288.10 and 182.35 is: 273.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.37 : 288.10 = 182.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.37/288.10 = 182.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.37x = 288.10 × 182.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.37x = 52,532.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,532.68/192.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.08

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