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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.86, 265.82 and 156.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.86, 265.82 and 156.01 is: 215.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.86 : 265.82 = 156.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.86/265.82 = 156.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.86x = 265.82 × 156.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.86x = 41,469.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,469.25/192.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.02

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