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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.78, 291.38 and 192.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.78, 291.38 and 192.78 is: 291.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.78 : 291.38 = 192.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.78/291.38 = 192.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.78x = 291.38 × 192.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.78x = 56,171.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,171.27/192.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.38

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