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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.68, 288.90 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.68, 288.90 and 131.88 is: 197.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.68 : 288.90 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.68/288.90 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.68x = 288.90 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.68x = 38,100.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,100.13/192.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.74

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