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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.83, 289.22 and 77.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.83, 289.22 and 77.22 is: 115.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.83 : 289.22 = 77.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.83/289.22 = 77.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.83x = 289.22 × 77.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.83x = 22,333.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,333.18/192.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.82

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