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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.62, 288.54 and 119.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.62, 288.54 and 119.32 is: 178.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.62 : 288.54 = 119.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.62/288.54 = 119.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.62x = 288.54 × 119.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.62x = 34,427.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,427.52/192.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.74

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