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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.69, 289.14 and 96.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.69, 289.14 and 96.50 is: 144.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.69 : 289.14 = 96.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.69/289.14 = 96.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.69x = 289.14 × 96.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.69x = 27,902.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,902.01/192.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.80

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