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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.70, 288.78 and 144.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.70, 288.78 and 144.55 is: 216.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.70 : 288.78 = 144.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.70/288.78 = 144.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.70x = 288.78 × 144.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.70x = 41,743.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,743.15/192.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.62

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