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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.97, 289.73 and 131.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.97, 289.73 and 131.95 is: 198.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.97 : 289.73 = 131.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.97/289.73 = 131.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.97x = 289.73 × 131.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.97x = 38,229.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,229.87/192.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.11

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