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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.28, 265.24 and 145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.28, 265.24 and 145.84 is: 201.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.28 : 265.24 = 145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.28/265.24 = 145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.28x = 265.24 × 145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.28x = 38,682.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,682.60/192.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.18

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