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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.89, 266.12 and 148.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.89, 266.12 and 148.65 is: 205.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.89 : 266.12 = 148.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.89/266.12 = 148.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.89x = 266.12 × 148.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.89x = 39,558.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,558.74/192.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.08

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