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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.78, 288.90 and 111.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.78, 288.90 and 111.45 is: 167.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.78 : 288.90 = 111.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.78/288.90 = 111.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.78x = 288.90 × 111.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.78x = 32,198.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,198.99/192.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.02

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