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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.76, 288.42 and 149.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.76, 288.42 and 149.56 is: 223.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.76 : 288.42 = 149.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.76/288.42 = 149.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.76x = 288.42 × 149.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.76x = 43,136.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,136.10/192.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.78

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