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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.66, 288.72 and 154.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.66, 288.72 and 154.23 is: 231.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.66 : 288.72 = 154.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.66/288.72 = 154.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.66x = 288.72 × 154.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.66x = 44,529.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,529.29/192.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.13

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