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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.76, 289.50 and 131.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.76, 289.50 and 131.92 is: 198.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.76 : 289.50 = 131.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.76/289.50 = 131.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.76x = 289.50 × 131.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.76x = 38,190.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,190.84/192.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.13

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