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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.14, 287.45 and 148.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.14, 287.45 and 148.47 is: 222.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.14 : 287.45 = 148.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.14/287.45 = 148.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.14x = 287.45 × 148.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.14x = 42,678.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,678.79/192.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.13

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