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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.62, 266.21 and 145.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.62, 266.21 and 145.98 is: 201.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.62 : 266.21 = 145.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.62/266.21 = 145.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.62x = 266.21 × 145.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.62x = 38,860.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,860.61/192.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.75

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