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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.62, 288.17 and 148.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.62, 288.17 and 148.95 is: 222.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.62 : 288.17 = 148.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.62/288.17 = 148.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.62x = 288.17 × 148.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.62x = 42,922.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,922.92/192.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.84

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