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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.37, 288.59 and 55.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.37, 288.59 and 55.44 is: 83.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.37 : 288.59 = 55.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.37/288.59 = 55.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.37x = 288.59 × 55.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.37x = 15,999.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,999.43/192.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.17

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