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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.45, 289.20 and 115.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.45, 289.20 and 115.42 is: 173.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.45 : 289.20 = 115.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.45/289.20 = 115.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.45x = 289.20 × 115.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.45x = 33,379.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,379.46/192.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.44

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