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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.08, 264.81 and 157.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.08, 264.81 and 157.07 is: 216.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.08 : 264.81 = 157.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.08/264.81 = 157.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.08x = 264.81 × 157.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.08x = 41,592.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,592.38/192.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.54

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