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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.66, 265.41 and 159.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.66, 265.41 and 159.26 is: 219.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.66 : 265.41 = 159.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.66/265.41 = 159.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.66x = 265.41 × 159.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.66x = 42,267.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,267.87/192.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.39

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