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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.40, 288.69 and 111.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.40, 288.69 and 111.31 is: 167.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.40 : 288.69 = 111.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.40/288.69 = 111.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.40x = 288.69 × 111.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.40x = 32,134.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,134.08/192.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.02

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