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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.76, 266.03 and 148.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.76, 266.03 and 148.55 is: 205.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.76 : 266.03 = 148.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.76/266.03 = 148.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.76x = 266.03 × 148.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.76x = 39,518.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,518.76/192.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.02

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