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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192, 264.96 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192, 264.96 and 114.40 is: 157.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192 : 264.96 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192/264.96 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192x = 264.96 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192x = 30,311.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,311.42/192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.87

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