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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.50, 289.23 and 158.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.50, 289.23 and 158.78 is: 238.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.50 : 289.23 = 158.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.50/289.23 = 158.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.50x = 289.23 × 158.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.50x = 45,923.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,923.94/192.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.57

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