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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.65, 288.60 and 131.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.65, 288.60 and 131.84 is: 197.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.65 : 288.60 = 131.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.65/288.60 = 131.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.65x = 288.60 × 131.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.65x = 38,049.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,049.02/192.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.50

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