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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.89, 289.34 and 48.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.89, 289.34 and 48.61 is: 72.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.89 : 289.34 = 48.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.89/289.34 = 48.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.89x = 289.34 × 48.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.89x = 14,065.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,065.21/192.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.92

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