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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.63, 288.87 and 151.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.63, 288.87 and 151.58 is: 227.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.63 : 288.87 = 151.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.63/288.87 = 151.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.63x = 288.87 × 151.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.63x = 43,787.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,787.53/192.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.31

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