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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.41, 288.68 and 96.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.41, 288.68 and 96.15 is: 144.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.41 : 288.68 = 96.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.41/288.68 = 96.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.41x = 288.68 × 96.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.41x = 27,756.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,756.10/192.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.26

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