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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.76, 289.13 and 115.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.76, 289.13 and 115.78 is: 173.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.76 : 289.13 = 115.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.76/289.13 = 115.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.76x = 289.13 × 115.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.76x = 33,473.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,473.45/192.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.66

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