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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.57, 287.31 and 162.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.57, 287.31 and 162.21 is: 242.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.57 : 287.31 = 162.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.57/287.31 = 162.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.57x = 287.31 × 162.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.57x = 46,604.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,604.56/192.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.01

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