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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.50, 288.84 and 130.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.50, 288.84 and 130.77 is: 196.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.50 : 288.84 = 130.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.50/288.84 = 130.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.50x = 288.84 × 130.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.50x = 37,771.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,771.61/192.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.22

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