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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.27, 287.95 and 99.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.27, 287.95 and 99.49 is: 149.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.27 : 287.95 = 99.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.27/287.95 = 99.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.27x = 287.95 × 99.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.27x = 28,648.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,648.15/192.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.00

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