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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.91, 289.30 and 119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.91, 289.30 and 119.68 is: 179.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.91 : 289.30 = 119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.91/289.30 = 119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.91x = 289.30 × 119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.91x = 34,621.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,621.98/192.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.47

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