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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.97, 289.08 and 119.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.97, 289.08 and 119.50 is: 179.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.97 : 289.08 = 119.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.97/289.08 = 119.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.97x = 289.08 × 119.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.97x = 34,544.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,544.34/192.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.01

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