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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.66, 289.07 and 131.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.66, 289.07 and 131.03 is: 196.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.66 : 289.07 = 131.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.66/289.07 = 131.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.66x = 289.07 × 131.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.66x = 37,876.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,876.84/192.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.60

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