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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.75, 288.89 and 115.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.75, 288.89 and 115.66 is: 173.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.75 : 288.89 = 115.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.75/288.89 = 115.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.75x = 288.89 × 115.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.75x = 33,413.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,413.02/192.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.35

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