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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.98, 289.55 and 84.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.98, 289.55 and 84.78 is: 127.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.98 : 289.55 = 84.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.98/289.55 = 84.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.98x = 289.55 × 84.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.98x = 24,548.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,548.05/192.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.21

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