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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.58, 289.07 and 115.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.58, 289.07 and 115.63 is: 173.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.58 : 289.07 = 115.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.58/289.07 = 115.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.58x = 289.07 × 115.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.58x = 33,423.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,423.14/192.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.56

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