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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.24, 265.05 and 159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.24, 265.05 and 159.48 is: 219.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.24 : 265.05 = 159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.24/265.05 = 159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.24x = 265.05 × 159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.24x = 42,270.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,270.17/192.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.88

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