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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.80, 288.99 and 131.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.80, 288.99 and 131.65 is: 197.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.80 : 288.99 = 131.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.80/288.99 = 131.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.80x = 288.99 × 131.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.80x = 38,044.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,044.81/192.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.33

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