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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.55, 288.83 and 70.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.55, 288.83 and 70.79 is: 106.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.55 : 288.83 = 70.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.55/288.83 = 70.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.55x = 288.83 × 70.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.55x = 20,446.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,446.28/192.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.19

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