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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.45, 288.16 and 131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.45, 288.16 and 131.70 is: 197.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.45 : 288.16 = 131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.45/288.16 = 131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.45x = 288.16 × 131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.45x = 37,948.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,948.57/192.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.19

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