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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.48, 287.44 and 168.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.48, 287.44 and 168.18 is: 251.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.48 : 287.44 = 168.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.48/287.44 = 168.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.48x = 287.44 × 168.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.48x = 48,341.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,341.66/192.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.15

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