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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.11, 288.50 and 159.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.11, 288.50 and 159.57 is: 239.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.11 : 288.50 = 159.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.11/288.50 = 159.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.11x = 288.50 × 159.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.11x = 46,035.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,035.15/192.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.64

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