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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.21, 287.78 and 100.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.21, 287.78 and 100.48 is: 150.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.21 : 287.78 = 100.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.21/287.78 = 100.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.21x = 287.78 × 100.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.21x = 28,914.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,914.91/192.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.43

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