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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.58, 289 and 111.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.58, 289 and 111.58 is: 167.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.58 : 289 = 111.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.58/289 = 111.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.58x = 289 × 111.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.58x = 32,246.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,246.62/192.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.45

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