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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.46, 265.79 and 145.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.46, 265.79 and 145.75 is: 201.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.46 : 265.79 = 145.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.46/265.79 = 145.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.46x = 265.79 × 145.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.46x = 38,738.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,738.89/192.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.28

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