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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.96, 288.72 and 154.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.96, 288.72 and 154.62 is: 231.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.96 : 288.72 = 154.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.96/288.72 = 154.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.96x = 288.72 × 154.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.96x = 44,641.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,641.89/192.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.35

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