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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.30, 287.85 and 151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.30, 287.85 and 151.14 is: 226.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.30 : 287.85 = 151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.30/287.85 = 151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.30x = 287.85 × 151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.30x = 43,505.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,505.65/192.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.24

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