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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.95, 289.44 and 131.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.95, 289.44 and 131.93 is: 197.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.95 : 289.44 = 131.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.95/289.44 = 131.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.95x = 289.44 × 131.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.95x = 38,184.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,184.37/192.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.90

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