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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.27, 288.56 and 99.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.27, 288.56 and 99.63 is: 149.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.27 : 288.56 = 99.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.27/288.56 = 99.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.27x = 288.56 × 99.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.27x = 28,749.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,749.48/192.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.52

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