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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.84, 266.40 and 156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.84, 266.40 and 156.12 is: 215.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.84 : 266.40 = 156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.84/266.40 = 156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.84x = 266.40 × 156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.84x = 41,590.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,590.37/192.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.67

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