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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.51, 288.80 and 115.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.51, 288.80 and 115.46 is: 173.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.51 : 288.80 = 115.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.51/288.80 = 115.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.51x = 288.80 × 115.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.51x = 33,342.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,342.83/192.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.20

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