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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.38, 287.28 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.38, 287.28 and 158.04 is: 236.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.38 : 287.28 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.38/287.28 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.38x = 287.28 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.38x = 45,401.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,401.73/192.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.01

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