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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.35, 288.55 and 148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.35, 288.55 and 148.96 is: 223.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.35 : 288.55 = 148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.35/288.55 = 148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.35x = 288.55 × 148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.35x = 42,982.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,982.95/192.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.46

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