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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.16, 264.72 and 158.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.16, 264.72 and 158.75 is: 218.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.16 : 264.72 = 158.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.16/264.72 = 158.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.16x = 264.72 × 158.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.16x = 42,024.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,024.30/192.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.69

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