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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.61, 289.32 and 146.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.61, 289.32 and 146.80 is: 220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.61 : 289.32 = 146.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.61/289.32 = 146.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.61x = 289.32 × 146.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.61x = 42,472.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,472.18/192.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.51

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