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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.67, 288.96 and 55.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.67, 288.96 and 55.72 is: 83.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.67 : 288.96 = 55.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.67/288.96 = 55.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.67x = 288.96 × 55.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.67x = 16,100.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,100.85/192.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.57

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