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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.88, 287.36 and 184.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.88, 287.36 and 184.60 is: 275.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.88 : 287.36 = 184.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.88/287.36 = 184.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.88x = 287.36 × 184.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.88x = 53,046.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,046.66/192.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.02

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