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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.57, 288.64 and 94.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.57, 288.64 and 94.86 is: 142.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.57 : 288.64 = 94.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.57/288.64 = 94.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.57x = 288.64 × 94.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.57x = 27,380.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,380.39/192.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.18

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