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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.76, 288.44 and 115.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.76, 288.44 and 115.76 is: 173.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.76 : 288.44 = 115.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.76/288.44 = 115.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.76x = 288.44 × 115.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.76x = 33,389.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,389.81/192.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.22

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