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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.66, 288.99 and 150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.66, 288.99 and 150.42 is: 225.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.66 : 288.99 = 150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.66/288.99 = 150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.66x = 288.99 × 150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.66x = 43,469.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,469.88/192.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.63

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