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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.51, 288.50 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.51, 288.50 and 141.48 is: 212.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.51 : 288.50 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.51/288.50 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.51x = 288.50 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.51x = 40,816.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,816.27/192.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.02

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