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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.03, 288.43 and 148.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.03, 288.43 and 148.78 is: 223.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.03 : 288.43 = 148.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.03/288.43 = 148.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.03x = 288.43 × 148.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.03x = 42,912.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,912.62/192.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.47

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