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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.99, 289.27 and 115.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.99, 289.27 and 115.91 is: 173.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.99 : 289.27 = 115.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.99/289.27 = 115.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.99x = 289.27 × 115.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.99x = 33,529.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,529.29/192.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.74

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