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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.49, 288.73 and 133.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.49, 288.73 and 133.89 is: 200.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.49 : 288.73 = 133.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.49/288.73 = 133.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.49x = 288.73 × 133.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.49x = 38,657.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,657.14/192.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.83

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