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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.82, 288.85 and 119.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.82, 288.85 and 119.48 is: 178.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.82 : 288.85 = 119.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.82/288.85 = 119.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.82x = 288.85 × 119.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.82x = 34,511.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,511.80/192.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.98

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