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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.47, 288.68 and 141.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.47, 288.68 and 141.71 is: 212.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.47 : 288.68 = 141.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.47/288.68 = 141.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.47x = 288.68 × 141.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.47x = 40,906.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,906.69/192.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.54

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