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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.80, 288.86 and 156.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.80, 288.86 and 156.96 is: 235.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.80 : 288.86 = 156.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.80/288.86 = 156.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.80x = 288.86 × 156.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.80x = 45,338.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,338.68/192.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.16

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