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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.70, 289.17 and 62.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.70, 289.17 and 62.80 is: 94.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.70 : 289.17 = 62.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.70/289.17 = 62.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.70x = 289.17 × 62.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.70x = 18,159.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,159.97/192.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.24

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