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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.99, 289.49 and 129.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.99, 289.49 and 129.27 is: 193.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.99 : 289.49 = 129.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.99/289.49 = 129.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.99x = 289.49 × 129.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.99x = 37,421.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,421.73/192.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.91

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