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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.42, 288.36 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.42, 288.36 and 182.16 is: 272.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.42 : 288.36 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.42/288.36 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.42x = 288.36 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.42x = 52,527.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,527.66/192.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.98

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