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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.08, 265 and 159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.08, 265 and 159.28 is: 219.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.08 : 265 = 159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.08/265 = 159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.08x = 265 × 159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.08x = 42,209.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,209.20/192.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.75

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