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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.43, 288.37 and 156.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.43, 288.37 and 156.25 is: 234.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.43 : 288.37 = 156.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.43/288.37 = 156.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.43x = 288.37 × 156.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.43x = 45,057.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,057.81/192.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.15

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