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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.58, 265.69 and 148.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.58, 265.69 and 148.33 is: 204.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.58 : 265.69 = 148.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.58/265.69 = 148.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.58x = 265.69 × 148.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.58x = 39,409.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,409.80/192.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.64

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