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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.14, 288.52 and 158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.14, 288.52 and 158.12 is: 237.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.14 : 288.52 = 158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.14/288.52 = 158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.14x = 288.52 × 158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.14x = 45,620.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,620.78/192.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.44

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