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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.77, 289 and 95.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.77, 289 and 95.29 is: 142.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.77 : 289 = 95.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.77/289 = 95.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.77x = 289 × 95.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.77x = 27,538.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,538.81/192.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.86

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