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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.52, 288.42 and 149.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.52, 288.42 and 149.68 is: 224.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.52 : 288.42 = 149.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.52/288.42 = 149.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.52x = 288.42 × 149.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.52x = 43,170.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,170.71/192.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.24

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