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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.76, 288.66 and 162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.76, 288.66 and 162.52 is: 243.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.76 : 288.66 = 162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.76/288.66 = 162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.76x = 288.66 × 162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.76x = 46,913.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,913.02/192.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.38

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