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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.98, 289.58 and 159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.98, 289.58 and 159.04 is: 238.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.98 : 289.58 = 159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.98/289.58 = 159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.98x = 289.58 × 159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.98x = 46,054.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,054.01/192.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.65

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