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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.25, 287.99 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.25, 287.99 and 148.88 is: 223.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.25 : 287.99 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.25/287.99 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.25x = 287.99 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.25x = 42,875.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,875.21/192.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.02

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