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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.63, 289.05 and 147.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.63, 289.05 and 147.27 is: 220.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.63 : 289.05 = 147.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.63/289.05 = 147.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.63x = 289.05 × 147.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.63x = 42,567.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,567.66/192.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.98

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