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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.77, 289.35 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.77, 289.35 and 130.88 is: 196.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.77 : 289.35 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.77/289.35 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.77x = 289.35 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.77x = 37,869.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,869.47/192.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.45

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