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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.51, 265.76 and 145.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.51, 265.76 and 145.91 is: 201.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.51 : 265.76 = 145.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.51/265.76 = 145.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.51x = 265.76 × 145.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.51x = 38,774.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,774.98/192.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.42

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