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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.78, 289.31 and 84.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.78, 289.31 and 84.58 is: 126.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.78 : 289.31 = 84.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.78/289.31 = 84.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.78x = 289.31 × 84.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.78x = 24,468.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,468.69/192.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.93

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