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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.72, 266.12 and 157.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.72, 266.12 and 157.89 is: 218.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.72 : 266.12 = 157.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.72/266.12 = 157.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.72x = 266.12 × 157.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.72x = 42,018.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,018.49/192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.02

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