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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.25, 288.47 and 146.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.25, 288.47 and 146.87 is: 220.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.25 : 288.47 = 146.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.25/288.47 = 146.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.25x = 288.47 × 146.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.25x = 42,367.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,367.59/192.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.38

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