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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.32, 288.57 and 146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.32, 288.57 and 146.96 is: 220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.32 : 288.57 = 146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.32/288.57 = 146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.32x = 288.57 × 146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.32x = 42,407.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,407.36/192.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.51

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