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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.87, 289.24 and 135.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.87, 289.24 and 135.22 is: 202.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.87 : 289.24 = 135.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.87/289.24 = 135.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.87x = 289.24 × 135.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.87x = 39,111.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,111.03/192.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.78

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