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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.65, 288.77 and 115.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.65, 288.77 and 115.47 is: 173.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.65 : 288.77 = 115.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.65/288.77 = 115.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.65x = 288.77 × 115.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.65x = 33,343.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,343.69/192.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.08

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