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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.90, 288.71 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.90, 288.71 and 154.20 is: 230.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.90 : 288.71 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.90/288.71 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.90x = 288.71 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.90x = 44,520.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,520.47/192.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.79

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