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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.84, 289.23 and 77.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.84, 289.23 and 77.28 is: 115.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.84 : 289.23 = 77.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.84/289.23 = 77.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.84x = 289.23 × 77.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.84x = 22,351.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,351.69/192.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.91

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