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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.69, 265.45 and 159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.69, 265.45 and 159.36 is: 219.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.69 : 265.45 = 159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.69/265.45 = 159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.69x = 265.45 × 159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.69x = 42,299.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,299.99/192.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.53

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