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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.79, 289.17 and 64.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.79, 289.17 and 64.54 is: 96.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.79 : 289.17 = 64.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.79/289.17 = 64.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.79x = 289.17 × 64.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.79x = 18,661.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,661.59/192.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.80

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