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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.98, 265.86 and 159.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.98, 265.86 and 159.65 is: 219.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.98 : 265.86 = 159.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.98/265.86 = 159.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.98x = 265.86 × 159.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.98x = 42,444.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,444.22/192.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.94

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