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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.88, 289.63 and 147.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.88, 289.63 and 147.32 is: 221.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.88 : 289.63 = 147.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.88/289.63 = 147.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.88x = 289.63 × 147.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.88x = 42,667.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,667.29/192.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.21

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