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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.84, 289.28 and 48.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.84, 289.28 and 48.56 is: 72.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.84 : 289.28 = 48.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.84/289.28 = 48.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.84x = 289.28 × 48.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.84x = 14,047.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,047.44/192.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.85

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