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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.60, 289.10 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.60, 289.10 and 182.88 is: 274.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.60 : 289.10 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.60/289.10 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.60x = 289.10 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.60x = 52,871.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,871.07/192.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.51

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