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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.82, 288.90 and 185.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.82, 288.90 and 185.71 is: 278.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.82 : 288.90 = 185.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.82/288.90 = 185.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.82x = 288.90 × 185.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.82x = 53,651.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,651.62/192.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.25

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