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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.52, 289.14 and 141.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.52, 289.14 and 141.31 is: 212.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.52 : 289.14 = 141.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.52/289.14 = 141.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.52x = 289.14 × 141.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.52x = 40,858.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,858.37/192.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.23

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