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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.68, 289.02 and 144.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.68, 289.02 and 144.92 is: 217.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.68 : 289.02 = 144.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.68/289.02 = 144.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.68x = 289.02 × 144.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.68x = 41,884.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,884.78/192.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.38

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