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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.63, 265.77 and 148.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.63, 265.77 and 148.41 is: 204.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.63 : 265.77 = 148.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.63/265.77 = 148.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.63x = 265.77 × 148.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.63x = 39,442.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,442.93/192.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.76

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