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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.14, 264.69 and 158.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.14, 264.69 and 158.81 is: 218.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.14 : 264.69 = 158.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.14/264.69 = 158.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.14x = 264.69 × 158.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.14x = 42,034.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,034.10/192.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.77

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