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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.60, 265.32 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.60, 265.32 and 153.72 is: 211.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.60 : 265.32 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.60/265.32 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.60x = 265.32 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.60x = 40,784.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,784.99/192.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.76

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