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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.23, 265.41 and 148.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.23, 265.41 and 148.49 is: 205.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.23 : 265.41 = 148.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.23/265.41 = 148.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.23x = 265.41 × 148.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.23x = 39,409.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,409.40/192.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.02

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