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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.56, 265.53 and 148.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.56, 265.53 and 148.82 is: 205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.56 : 265.53 = 148.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.56/265.53 = 148.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.56x = 265.53 × 148.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.56x = 39,516.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,516.17/192.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.21

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