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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.92, 289.20 and 77.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.92, 289.20 and 77.31 is: 115.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.92 : 289.20 = 77.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.92/289.20 = 77.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.92x = 289.20 × 77.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.92x = 22,358.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,358.05/192.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.90

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