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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.68, 289.36 and 182.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.68, 289.36 and 182.43 is: 273.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.68 : 289.36 = 182.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.68/289.36 = 182.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.68x = 289.36 × 182.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.68x = 52,787.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,787.94/192.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.97

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