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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.14, 265.16 and 159.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.14, 265.16 and 159.33 is: 219.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.14 : 265.16 = 159.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.14/265.16 = 159.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.14x = 265.16 × 159.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.14x = 42,247.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,247.15/192.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.88

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