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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.63, 288.81 and 96.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.63, 288.81 and 96.39 is: 144.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.63 : 288.81 = 96.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.63/288.81 = 96.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.63x = 288.81 × 96.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.63x = 27,838.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,838.40/192.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.52

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