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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.30, 288.12 and 157.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.30, 288.12 and 157.95 is: 236.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.30 : 288.12 = 157.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.30/288.12 = 157.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.30x = 288.12 × 157.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.30x = 45,508.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,508.55/192.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.65

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