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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.84, 289.58 and 117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.84, 289.58 and 117.32 is: 176.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.84 : 289.58 = 117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.84/289.58 = 117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.84x = 289.58 × 117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.84x = 33,973.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,973.53/192.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.17

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