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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.20, 265.25 and 159.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.20, 265.25 and 159.39 is: 219.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.20 : 265.25 = 159.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.20/265.25 = 159.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.20x = 265.25 × 159.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.20x = 42,278.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,278.60/192.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.98

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