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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.79, 289.03 and 131.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.79, 289.03 and 131.77 is: 197.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.79 : 289.03 = 131.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.79/289.03 = 131.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.79x = 289.03 × 131.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.79x = 38,085.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,085.48/192.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.55

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