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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.13, 972.19 and 192.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.13, 972.19 and 192.13 is: 288.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.13 : 972.19 = 192.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.13/972.19 = 192.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.13x = 972.19 × 192.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.13x = 186,781.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,781.52/648.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.19

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