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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.46, 288.78 and 115.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.46, 288.78 and 115.58 is: 173.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.46 : 288.78 = 115.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.46/288.78 = 115.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.46x = 288.78 × 115.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.46x = 33,377.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,377.19/192.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.42

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