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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.44, 288.71 and 55.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.44, 288.71 and 55.49 is: 83.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.44 : 288.71 = 55.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.44/288.71 = 55.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.44x = 288.71 × 55.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.44x = 16,019.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,019.88/192.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.25

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