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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.71, 265.74 and 155.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.71, 265.74 and 155.72 is: 214.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.71 : 265.74 = 155.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.71/265.74 = 155.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.71x = 265.74 × 155.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.71x = 41,381.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,381.03/192.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.73

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