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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.87, 288.96 and 147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.87, 288.96 and 147.24 is: 220.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.87 : 288.96 = 147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.87/288.96 = 147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.87x = 288.96 × 147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.87x = 42,546.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,546.47/192.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.60

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