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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.80, 288.48 and 190.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.80, 288.48 and 190.64 is: 285.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.80 : 288.48 = 190.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.80/288.48 = 190.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.80x = 288.48 × 190.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.80x = 54,995.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,995.83/192.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.25

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