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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.88, 289.22 and 143.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.88, 289.22 and 143.68 is: 215.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.88 : 289.22 = 143.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.88/289.22 = 143.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.88x = 289.22 × 143.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.88x = 41,555.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,555.13/192.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.45

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