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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.64, 289.38 and 189.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.64, 289.38 and 189.58 is: 284.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.64 : 289.38 = 189.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.64/289.38 = 189.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.64x = 289.38 × 189.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.64x = 54,860.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,860.66/192.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.78

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