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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.74, 289.17 and 158.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.74, 289.17 and 158.42 is: 237.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.74 : 289.17 = 158.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.74/289.17 = 158.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.74x = 289.17 × 158.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.74x = 45,810.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,810.31/192.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.68

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