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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.91, 288.63 and 117.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.91, 288.63 and 117.50 is: 175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.91 : 288.63 = 117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.91/288.63 = 117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.91x = 288.63 × 117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.91x = 33,912.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,912.58/192.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.80

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