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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.19, 264.76 and 158.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.19, 264.76 and 158.85 is: 218.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.19 : 264.76 = 158.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.19/264.76 = 158.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.19x = 264.76 × 158.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.19x = 42,056.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,056.99/192.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.84

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