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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.58, 288.60 and 111.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.58, 288.60 and 111.31 is: 166.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.58 : 288.60 = 111.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.58/288.60 = 111.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.58x = 288.60 × 111.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.58x = 32,122.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,122.93/192.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.81

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