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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.62, 264.44 and 114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.62, 264.44 and 114 is: 157.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.62 : 264.44 = 114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.62/264.44 = 114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.62x = 264.44 × 114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.62x = 30,146.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,146.16/191.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.32

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