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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.39, 288.33 and 131.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.39, 288.33 and 131.91 is: 197.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.39 : 288.33 = 131.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.39/288.33 = 131.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.39x = 288.33 × 131.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.39x = 38,033.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,033.61/192.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.69

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