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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.41, 288.61 and 55.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.41, 288.61 and 55.45 is: 83.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.41 : 288.61 = 55.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.41/288.61 = 55.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.41x = 288.61 × 55.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.41x = 16,003.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,003.42/192.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.17

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