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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.48, 288.60 and 146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.48, 288.60 and 146.64 is: 219.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.48 : 288.60 = 146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.48/288.60 = 146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.48x = 288.60 × 146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.48x = 42,320.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,320.30/192.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.87

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