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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.46, 288.23 and 182.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.46, 288.23 and 182.89 is: 273.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.46 : 288.23 = 182.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.46/288.23 = 182.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.46x = 288.23 × 182.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.46x = 52,712.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,712.03/192.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.89

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