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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.38, 288.56 and 154.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.38, 288.56 and 154.17 is: 231.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.38 : 288.56 = 154.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.38/288.56 = 154.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.38x = 288.56 × 154.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.38x = 44,487.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,487.68/192.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.26

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