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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.80, 288.76 and 191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.80, 288.76 and 191.16 is: 286.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.80 : 288.76 = 191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.80/288.76 = 191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.80x = 288.76 × 191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.80x = 55,199.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,199.36/192.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.30

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