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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.85, 289.28 and 184.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.85, 289.28 and 184.45 is: 276.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.85 : 289.28 = 184.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.85/289.28 = 184.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.85x = 289.28 × 184.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.85x = 53,356.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,356.77/192.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.68

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