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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.38, 288.53 and 115.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.38, 288.53 and 115.10 is: 172.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.38 : 288.53 = 115.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.38/288.53 = 115.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.38x = 288.53 × 115.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.38x = 33,209.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,209.80/192.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.63

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