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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.75, 288.32 and 153.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.75, 288.32 and 153.94 is: 230.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.75 : 288.32 = 153.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.75/288.32 = 153.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.75x = 288.32 × 153.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.75x = 44,383.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,383.21/192.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.26

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