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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.78, 288.99 and 101.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.78, 288.99 and 101.30 is: 151.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.78 : 288.99 = 101.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.78/288.99 = 101.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.78x = 288.99 × 101.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.78x = 29,273.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,273.24/192.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.85

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