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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.31, 264.77 and 155.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.31, 264.77 and 155.59 is: 214.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.31 : 264.77 = 155.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.31/264.77 = 155.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.31x = 264.77 × 155.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.31x = 41,194.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,194.71/192.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.21

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