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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.45, 287.92 and 148.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.45, 287.92 and 148.79 is: 222.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.45 : 287.92 = 148.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.45/287.92 = 148.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.45x = 287.92 × 148.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.45x = 42,837.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,837.81/192.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.59

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