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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.68, 289.32 and 156.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.68, 289.32 and 156.26 is: 234.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.68 : 289.32 = 156.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.68/289.32 = 156.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.68x = 289.32 × 156.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.68x = 45,209.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,209.14/192.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.63

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