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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.98, 264.83 and 114.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.98, 264.83 and 114.34 is: 157.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.98 : 264.83 = 114.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.98/264.83 = 114.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.98x = 264.83 × 114.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.98x = 30,280.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,280.66/191.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.73

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