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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.51, 288.62 and 96.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.51, 288.62 and 96.25 is: 144.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.51 : 288.62 = 96.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.51/288.62 = 96.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.51x = 288.62 × 96.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.51x = 27,779.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,779.19/192.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.30

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