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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.60, 288.36 and 111.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.60, 288.36 and 111.32 is: 166.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.60 : 288.36 = 111.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.60/288.36 = 111.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.60x = 288.36 × 111.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.60x = 32,100.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,100.24/192.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.67

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