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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.61, 288.89 and 70.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.61, 288.89 and 70.86 is: 106.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.61 : 288.89 = 70.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.61/288.89 = 70.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.61x = 288.89 × 70.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.61x = 20,470.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,470.75/192.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.28

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