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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.76, 289.15 and 116.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.76, 289.15 and 116.22 is: 174.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.76 : 289.15 = 116.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.76/289.15 = 116.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.76x = 289.15 × 116.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.76x = 33,604.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,604.83/192.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.33

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