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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.80, 266 and 158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.80, 266 and 158.08 is: 218.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.80 : 266 = 158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.80/266 = 158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.80x = 266 × 158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.80x = 42,049.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,049.28/192.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.10

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