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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.87, 288.85 and 182.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.87, 288.85 and 182.85 is: 273.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.87 : 288.85 = 182.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.87/288.85 = 182.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.87x = 288.85 × 182.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.87x = 52,813.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,813.86/192.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.83

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