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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.24, 287.96 and 146.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.24, 287.96 and 146.61 is: 219.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.24 : 287.96 = 146.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.24/287.96 = 146.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.24x = 287.96 × 146.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.24x = 42,217.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,217.08/192.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.61

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