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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.59, 288.42 and 111.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.59, 288.42 and 111.34 is: 166.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.59 : 288.42 = 111.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.59/288.42 = 111.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.59x = 288.42 × 111.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.59x = 32,112.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,112.68/192.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.74

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