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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.70, 288.45 and 186.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.70, 288.45 and 186.70 is: 279.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.70 : 288.45 = 186.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.70/288.45 = 186.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.70x = 288.45 × 186.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.70x = 53,853.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,853.62/192.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.47

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