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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192, 264.80 and 114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192, 264.80 and 114.32 is: 157.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192 : 264.80 = 114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192/264.80 = 114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192x = 264.80 × 114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192x = 30,271.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,271.94/192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.67

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