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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.90, 264.80 and 114.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.90, 264.80 and 114.26 is: 157.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.90 : 264.80 = 114.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.90/264.80 = 114.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.90x = 264.80 × 114.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.90x = 30,256.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,256.05/191.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.67

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