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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.96, 289.71 and 96.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.96, 289.71 and 96.84 is: 145.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.96 : 289.71 = 96.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.96/289.71 = 96.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.96x = 289.71 × 96.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.96x = 28,055.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,055.52/192.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.40

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