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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.40, 265.16 and 148.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.40, 265.16 and 148.72 is: 204.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.40 : 265.16 = 148.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.40/265.16 = 148.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.40x = 265.16 × 148.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.40x = 39,434.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,434.60/192.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.96

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