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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.64, 288.49 and 159.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.64, 288.49 and 159.89 is: 239.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.64 : 288.49 = 159.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.64/288.49 = 159.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.64x = 288.49 × 159.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.64x = 46,126.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,126.67/192.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.44

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