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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.74, 288.81 and 149.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.74, 288.81 and 149.31 is: 223.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.74 : 288.81 = 149.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.74/288.81 = 149.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.74x = 288.81 × 149.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.74x = 43,122.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,122.22/192.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.74

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