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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.48, 287.29 and 187.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.48, 287.29 and 187.64 is: 280.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.48 : 287.29 = 187.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.48/287.29 = 187.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.48x = 287.29 × 187.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.48x = 53,907.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,907.10/192.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.07

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