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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.76, 288.77 and 119.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.76, 288.77 and 119.42 is: 178.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.76 : 288.77 = 119.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.76/288.77 = 119.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.76x = 288.77 × 119.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.76x = 34,482.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,482.87/192.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.89

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