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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.72, 266.18 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.72, 266.18 and 146.16 is: 201.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.72 : 266.18 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.72/266.18 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.72x = 266.18 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.72x = 38,904.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,904.87/192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.87

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