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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.75, 289.35 and 141.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.75, 289.35 and 141.72 is: 212.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.75 : 289.35 = 141.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.75/289.35 = 141.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.75x = 289.35 × 141.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.75x = 41,006.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,006.68/192.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.75

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