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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.68, 288.66 and 149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.68, 288.66 and 149.72 is: 224.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.68 : 288.66 = 149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.68/288.66 = 149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.68x = 288.66 × 149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.68x = 43,218.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,218.18/192.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.30

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