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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.41, 288.62 and 162.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.41, 288.62 and 162.11 is: 243.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.41 : 288.62 = 162.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.41/288.62 = 162.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.41x = 288.62 × 162.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.41x = 46,785.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,785.93/192.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.16

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