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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.96, 287.88 and 165.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.96, 287.88 and 165.48 is: 246.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.96 : 287.88 = 165.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.96/287.88 = 165.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.96x = 287.88 × 165.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.96x = 47,638.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,638.38/192.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.88

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