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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.88, 289.12 and 131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.88, 289.12 and 131.80 is: 197.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.88 : 289.12 = 131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.88/289.12 = 131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.88x = 289.12 × 131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.88x = 38,106.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,106.02/192.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.56

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