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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.79, 288.84 and 115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.79, 288.84 and 115.52 is: 173.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.79 : 288.84 = 115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.79/288.84 = 115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.79x = 288.84 × 115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.79x = 33,366.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,366.80/192.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.07

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