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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.84, 288.82 and 149.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.84, 288.82 and 149.37 is: 223.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.84 : 288.82 = 149.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.84/288.82 = 149.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.84x = 288.82 × 149.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.84x = 43,141.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,141.07/192.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.71

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