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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.55, 265.49 and 155.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.55, 265.49 and 155.59 is: 214.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.55 : 265.49 = 155.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.55/265.49 = 155.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.55x = 265.49 × 155.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.55x = 41,307.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,307.73/192.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.53

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