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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.74, 289.17 and 62.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.74, 289.17 and 62.73 is: 94.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.74 : 289.17 = 62.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.74/289.17 = 62.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.74x = 289.17 × 62.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.74x = 18,139.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,139.63/192.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.12

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