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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.72, 266.01 and 153.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.72, 266.01 and 153.45 is: 211.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.72 : 266.01 = 153.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.72/266.01 = 153.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.72x = 266.01 × 153.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.72x = 40,819.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,819.23/192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.81

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