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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.61, 265.98 and 159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.61, 265.98 and 159.47 is: 220.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.61 : 265.98 = 159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.61/265.98 = 159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.61x = 265.98 × 159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.61x = 42,415.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,415.83/192.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.22

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