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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.17, 264.97 and 155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.17, 264.97 and 155.22 is: 214.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.17 : 264.97 = 155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.17/264.97 = 155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.17x = 264.97 × 155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.17x = 41,127.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,127.84/192.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.02

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