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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.31, 287.98 and 146.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.31, 287.98 and 146.27 is: 219.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.31 : 287.98 = 146.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.31/287.98 = 146.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.31x = 287.98 × 146.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.31x = 42,123.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,123.19/192.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.04

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