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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.37, 288.37 and 120.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.37, 288.37 and 120.19 is: 180.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.37 : 288.37 = 120.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.37/288.37 = 120.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.37x = 288.37 × 120.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.37x = 34,659.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,659.19/192.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.17

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