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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.74, 289.14 and 84.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.74, 289.14 and 84.50 is: 126.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.74 : 289.14 = 84.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.74/289.14 = 84.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.74x = 289.14 × 84.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.74x = 24,432.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,432.33/192.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.76

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