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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.52, 288.84 and 96.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.52, 288.84 and 96.28 is: 144.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.52 : 288.84 = 96.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.52/288.84 = 96.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.52x = 288.84 × 96.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.52x = 27,809.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,809.52/192.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.45

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