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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.98, 289.63 and 84.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.98, 289.63 and 84.85 is: 127.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.98 : 289.63 = 84.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.98/289.63 = 84.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.98x = 289.63 × 84.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.98x = 24,574.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,574.01/192.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.34

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