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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.59, 265.88 and 148.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.59, 265.88 and 148.25 is: 204.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.59 : 265.88 = 148.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.59/265.88 = 148.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.59x = 265.88 × 148.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.59x = 39,416.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,416.71/192.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.67

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