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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.42, 288.47 and 134.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.42, 288.47 and 134.47 is: 201.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.42 : 288.47 = 134.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.42/288.47 = 134.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.42x = 288.47 × 134.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.42x = 38,790.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,790.56/192.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.59

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