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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.92, 289.40 and 77.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.92, 289.40 and 77.40 is: 116.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.92 : 289.40 = 77.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.92/289.40 = 77.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.92x = 289.40 × 77.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.92x = 22,399.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,399.17/192.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.11

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