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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.45, 287.96 and 115.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.45, 287.96 and 115.46 is: 172.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.45 : 287.96 = 115.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.45/287.96 = 115.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.45x = 287.96 × 115.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.45x = 33,247.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,247.86/192.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.76

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