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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.34, 288.78 and 147.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.34, 288.78 and 147.25 is: 221.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.34 : 288.78 = 147.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.34/288.78 = 147.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.34x = 288.78 × 147.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.34x = 42,522.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,522.86/192.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.08

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