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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.60, 266.27 and 146.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.60, 266.27 and 146.21 is: 202.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.60 : 266.27 = 146.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.60/266.27 = 146.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.60x = 266.27 × 146.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.60x = 38,929.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,929.27/192.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.12

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