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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192, 264.96 and 114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192, 264.96 and 114.44 is: 157.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192 : 264.96 = 114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192/264.96 = 114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192x = 264.96 × 114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192x = 30,322.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,322.02/192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.93

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