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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.03, 264.75 and 157.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.03, 264.75 and 157.02 is: 216.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.03 : 264.75 = 157.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.03/264.75 = 157.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.03x = 264.75 × 157.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.03x = 41,571.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,571.05/192.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.48

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