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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.84, 289.29 and 158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.84, 289.29 and 158.64 is: 237.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.84 : 289.29 = 158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.84/289.29 = 158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.84x = 289.29 × 158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.84x = 45,892.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,892.97/192.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.98

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