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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.69, 288.86 and 70.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.69, 288.86 and 70.86 is: 106.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.69 : 288.86 = 70.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.69/288.86 = 70.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.69x = 288.86 × 70.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.69x = 20,468.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,468.27/192.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.22

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