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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.54, 288.80 and 141.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.54, 288.80 and 141.78 is: 212.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.54 : 288.80 = 141.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.54/288.80 = 141.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.54x = 288.80 × 141.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.54x = 40,946.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,946.06/192.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.66

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