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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.88, 289.44 and 78.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.88, 289.44 and 78.88 is: 118.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.88 : 289.44 = 78.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.88/289.44 = 78.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.88x = 289.44 × 78.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.88x = 22,829.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,829.19/192.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.36

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