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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.24, 265.26 and 148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.24, 265.26 and 148.60 is: 205.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.24 : 265.26 = 148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.24/265.26 = 148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.24x = 265.26 × 148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.24x = 39,417.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,417.64/192.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.04

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