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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.56, 289.09 and 163.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.56, 289.09 and 163.85 is: 245.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.56 : 289.09 = 163.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.56/289.09 = 163.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.56x = 289.09 × 163.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.56x = 47,367.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,367.55/192.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.99

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