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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.54, 289.23 and 141.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.54, 289.23 and 141.51 is: 212.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.54 : 289.23 = 141.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.54/289.23 = 141.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.54x = 289.23 × 141.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.54x = 40,928.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,928.94/192.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.57

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