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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.46, 288.87 and 165.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.46, 288.87 and 165.37 is: 248.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.46 : 288.87 = 165.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.46/288.87 = 165.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.46x = 288.87 × 165.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.46x = 47,770.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,770.43/192.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.21

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