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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.88, 289.20 and 111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.88, 289.20 and 111.60 is: 167.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.88 : 289.20 = 111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.88/289.20 = 111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.88x = 289.20 × 111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.88x = 32,274.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,274.72/192.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.33

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