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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.98, 289.20 and 156.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.98, 289.20 and 156.26 is: 234.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.98 : 289.20 = 156.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.98/289.20 = 156.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.98x = 289.20 × 156.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.98x = 45,190.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,190.39/192.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.17

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