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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.23, 287.87 and 158.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.23, 287.87 and 158.07 is: 236.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.23 : 287.87 = 158.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.23/287.87 = 158.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.23x = 287.87 × 158.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.23x = 45,502.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,502.82/192.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.72

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