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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.90, 288.73 and 191.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.90, 288.73 and 191.08 is: 286.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.90 : 288.73 = 191.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.90/288.73 = 191.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.90x = 288.73 × 191.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.90x = 55,170.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,170.53/192.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.01

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