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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.54, 288.33 and 191.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.54, 288.33 and 191.18 is: 286.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.54 : 288.33 = 191.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.54/288.33 = 191.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.54x = 288.33 × 191.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.54x = 55,121.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,121.49/192.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.29

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