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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.10, 265.30 and 159.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.10, 265.30 and 159.58 is: 220.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.10 : 265.30 = 159.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.10/265.30 = 159.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.10x = 265.30 × 159.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.10x = 42,336.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,336.57/192.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.39

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