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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.40, 265.43 and 148.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.40, 265.43 and 148.07 is: 204.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.40 : 265.43 = 148.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.40/265.43 = 148.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.40x = 265.43 × 148.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.40x = 39,302.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,302.22/192.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.27

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