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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.54, 288.20 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.54, 288.20 and 144.54 is: 216.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.54 : 288.20 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.54/288.20 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.54x = 288.20 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.54x = 41,656.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,656.43/192.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.35

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