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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.78, 289.12 and 115.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.78, 289.12 and 115.69 is: 173.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.78 : 289.12 = 115.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.78/289.12 = 115.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.78x = 289.12 × 115.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.78x = 33,447.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,447.28/192.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.50

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