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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.65, 288.29 and 141.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.65, 288.29 and 141.17 is: 211.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.65 : 288.29 = 141.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.65/288.29 = 141.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.65x = 288.29 × 141.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.65x = 40,696.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,696.28/192.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.25

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