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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.70, 288.51 and 134.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.70, 288.51 and 134.79 is: 201.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.70 : 288.51 = 134.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.70/288.51 = 134.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.70x = 288.51 × 134.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.70x = 38,888.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,888.26/192.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.81

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