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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.17, 287.65 and 146.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.17, 287.65 and 146.51 is: 219.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.17 : 287.65 = 146.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.17/287.65 = 146.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.17x = 287.65 × 146.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.17x = 42,143.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,143.43/192.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.30

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