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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.52, 286.93 and 187.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.52, 286.93 and 187.40 is: 279.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.52 : 286.93 = 187.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.52/286.93 = 187.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.52x = 286.93 × 187.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.52x = 53,770.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,770.68/192.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.30

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