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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.63, 288.65 and 141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.63, 288.65 and 141.20 is: 211.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.63 : 288.65 = 141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.63/288.65 = 141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.63x = 288.65 × 141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.63x = 40,756.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,756.29/192.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.58

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