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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.11, 288.72 and 159.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.11, 288.72 and 159.81 is: 240.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.11 : 288.72 = 159.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.11/288.72 = 159.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.11x = 288.72 × 159.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.11x = 46,140.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,140.34/192.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.18

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