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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.80, 289.22 and 162.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.80, 289.22 and 162.27 is: 243.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.80 : 289.22 = 162.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.80/289.22 = 162.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.80x = 289.22 × 162.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.80x = 46,930.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,930.92/192.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.41

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