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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.38, 288.15 and 141.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.38, 288.15 and 141.11 is: 211.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.38 : 288.15 = 141.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.38/288.15 = 141.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.38x = 288.15 × 141.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.38x = 40,659.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,659.41/192.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.35

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