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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.49, 287.79 and 163.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.49, 287.79 and 163.93 is: 245.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.49 : 287.79 = 163.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.49/287.79 = 163.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.49x = 287.79 × 163.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.49x = 47,177.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,177.41/192.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.09

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