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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.76, 288.89 and 168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.76, 288.89 and 168.32 is: 252.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.76 : 288.89 = 168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.76/288.89 = 168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.76x = 288.89 × 168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.76x = 48,626.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,626.60/192.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.27

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