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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.89, 289.33 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.89, 289.33 and 131.22 is: 196.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.89 : 289.33 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.89/289.33 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.89x = 289.33 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.89x = 37,965.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,965.88/192.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.83

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