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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.97, 289 and 167.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.97, 289 and 167.50 is: 250.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.97 : 289 = 167.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.97/289 = 167.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.97x = 289 × 167.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.97x = 48,407.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,407.50/192.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.86

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