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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.82, 287.97 and 154.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.82, 287.97 and 154.36 is: 230.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.82 : 287.97 = 154.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.82/287.97 = 154.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.82x = 287.97 × 154.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.82x = 44,448.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,448.84/192.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.53

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