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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.61, 289.01 and 115.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.61, 289.01 and 115.48 is: 173.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.61 : 289.01 = 115.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.61/289.01 = 115.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.61x = 289.01 × 115.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.61x = 33,374.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,374.87/192.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.28

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