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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.88, 288.88 and 147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.88, 288.88 and 147.24 is: 220.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.88 : 288.88 = 147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.88/288.88 = 147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.88x = 288.88 × 147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.88x = 42,534.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,534.69/192.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.52

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