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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.98, 288.06 and 158.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.98, 288.06 and 158.36 is: 236.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.98 : 288.06 = 158.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.98/288.06 = 158.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.98x = 288.06 × 158.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.98x = 45,615.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,615.15/192.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.37

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