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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.92, 288.75 and 141.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.92, 288.75 and 141.55 is: 211.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.92 : 288.75 = 141.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.92/288.75 = 141.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.92x = 288.75 × 141.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.92x = 40,873.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,873.18/192.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.87

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