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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.87, 289.19 and 175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.87, 289.19 and 175.92 is: 263.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.87 : 289.19 = 175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.87/289.19 = 175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.87x = 289.19 × 175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.87x = 50,873.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,873.43/192.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.77

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