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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.99, 288.97 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.99, 288.97 and 147.12 is: 220.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.99 : 288.97 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.99/288.97 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.99x = 288.97 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.99x = 42,512.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,512.90/192.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.29

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