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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.74, 288.88 and 84.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.74, 288.88 and 84.61 is: 126.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.74 : 288.88 = 84.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.74/288.88 = 84.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.74x = 288.88 × 84.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.74x = 24,442.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,442.14/192.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.81

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