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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.83, 289.24 and 48.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.83, 289.24 and 48.54 is: 72.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.83 : 289.24 = 48.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.83/289.24 = 48.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.83x = 289.24 × 48.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.83x = 14,039.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,039.71/192.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.81

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