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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.85, 288.91 and 135.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.85, 288.91 and 135.12 is: 202.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.85 : 288.91 = 135.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.85/288.91 = 135.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.85x = 288.91 × 135.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.85x = 39,037.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,037.52/192.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.42

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