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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.75, 265.74 and 157.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.75, 265.74 and 157.74 is: 217.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.75 : 265.74 = 157.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.75/265.74 = 157.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.75x = 265.74 × 157.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.75x = 41,917.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,917.83/192.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.47

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