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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.88, 264.80 and 114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.88, 264.80 and 114.24 is: 157.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.88 : 264.80 = 114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.88/264.80 = 114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.88x = 264.80 × 114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.88x = 30,250.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,250.75/191.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.65

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