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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.38, 288.32 and 119.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.38, 288.32 and 119.01 is: 178.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.38 : 288.32 = 119.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.38/288.32 = 119.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.38x = 288.32 × 119.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.38x = 34,312.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,312.37/192.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.36

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