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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.43, 265.95 and 145.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.43, 265.95 and 145.79 is: 201.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.43 : 265.95 = 145.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.43/265.95 = 145.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.43x = 265.95 × 145.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.43x = 38,772.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,772.85/192.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.49

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