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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.44, 288.48 and 115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.44, 288.48 and 115.32 is: 172.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.44 : 288.48 = 115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.44/288.48 = 115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.44x = 288.48 × 115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.44x = 33,267.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,267.51/192.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.87

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