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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.88, 288.96 and 192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.88, 288.96 and 192.16 is: 287.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.88 : 288.96 = 192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.88/288.96 = 192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.88x = 288.96 × 192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.88x = 55,526.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,526.55/192.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.88

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