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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.81, 289.32 and 77.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.81, 289.32 and 77.40 is: 116.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.81 : 289.32 = 77.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.81/289.32 = 77.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.81x = 289.32 × 77.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.81x = 22,393.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,393.37/192.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.14

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