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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.44, 288.21 and 134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.44, 288.21 and 134.72 is: 201.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.44 : 288.21 = 134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.44/288.21 = 134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.44x = 288.21 × 134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.44x = 38,827.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,827.65/192.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.76

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