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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.40, 288.75 and 185.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.40, 288.75 and 185.11 is: 277.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.40 : 288.75 = 185.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.40/288.75 = 185.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.40x = 288.75 × 185.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.40x = 53,450.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,450.51/192.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.81

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