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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.86, 266.46 and 146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.86, 266.46 and 146.40 is: 202.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.86 : 266.46 = 146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.86/266.46 = 146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.86x = 266.46 × 146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.86x = 39,007.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,007.68/192.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.26

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