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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.52, 265.44 and 155.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.52, 265.44 and 155.80 is: 214.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.52 : 265.44 = 155.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.52/265.44 = 155.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.52x = 265.44 × 155.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.52x = 41,355.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,355.55/192.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.81

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