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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.96, 288.99 and 152.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.96, 288.99 and 152.10 is: 227.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.96 : 288.99 = 152.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.96/288.99 = 152.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.96x = 288.99 × 152.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.96x = 43,955.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,955.38/192.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.80

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