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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.59, 265.52 and 153.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.59, 265.52 and 153.39 is: 211.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.59 : 265.52 = 153.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.59/265.52 = 153.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.59x = 265.52 × 153.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.59x = 40,726.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,726.82/192.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.46

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