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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.78, 288.77 and 111.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.78, 288.77 and 111.38 is: 166.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.78 : 288.77 = 111.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.78/288.77 = 111.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.78x = 288.77 × 111.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.78x = 32,161.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,161.20/192.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.83

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