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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.53, 288.95 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.53, 288.95 and 115.26 is: 172.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.53 : 288.95 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.53/288.95 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.53x = 288.95 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.53x = 33,302.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,302.72/192.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.97

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