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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192, 265.01 and 114.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192, 265.01 and 114.42 is: 157.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192 : 265.01 = 114.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192/265.01 = 114.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192x = 265.01 × 114.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192x = 30,321.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,321.87/192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.93

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