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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.06, 265.11 and 159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.06, 265.11 and 159.30 is: 219.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.06 : 265.11 = 159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.06/265.11 = 159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.06x = 265.11 × 159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.06x = 42,232.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,232.02/192.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.89

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