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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.62, 265.52 and 155.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.62, 265.52 and 155.71 is: 214.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.62 : 265.52 = 155.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.62/265.52 = 155.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.62x = 265.52 × 155.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.62x = 41,344.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,344.12/192.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.64

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