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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.41, 288.36 and 146.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.41, 288.36 and 146.62 is: 219.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.41 : 288.36 = 146.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.41/288.36 = 146.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.41x = 288.36 × 146.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.41x = 42,279.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,279.34/192.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.74

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