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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.76, 265.86 and 148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.76, 265.86 and 148.96 is: 205.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.76 : 265.86 = 148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.76/265.86 = 148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.76x = 265.86 × 148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.76x = 39,602.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,602.51/192.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.45

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