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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.47, 265.55 and 159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.47, 265.55 and 159.66 is: 220.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.47 : 265.55 = 159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.47/265.55 = 159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.47x = 265.55 × 159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.47x = 42,396.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,396.91/192.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.28

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