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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.58, 265.95 and 146.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.58, 265.95 and 146.07 is: 201.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.58 : 265.95 = 146.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.58/265.95 = 146.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.58x = 265.95 × 146.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.58x = 38,846.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,846.50/192.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.72

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