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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.72, 287.84 and 165.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.72, 287.84 and 165.39 is: 247.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.72 : 287.84 = 165.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.72/287.84 = 165.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.72x = 287.84 × 165.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.72x = 47,605.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,605.03/192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.02

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